Brighton
“British and proud of it!”
Synopsis
A typical day in Brighton; two working-class couples are on a day trip to the beach. But Brighton is changing and the friends can’t keep up. A result is a vengeful act of violence that exposes the gaps and similarities between class, gender, and sexual orientations.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-20
Top Cast
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Larry Lamb
Derek
Lesley Sharp
Doreen
Phil Davis
Dave
Marion Bailey
Dinah
Adjoa Andoh
Alice
Jamie Bacon
Young Derek
Christopher Sparkes
Young Dave
Hana Stewart
Young Dinah
Phoebe Jones
Young Doreen
Charlie Quirke
Trevor
Lucio Veronesi
Tom
Freddie Gaminara
Ted
Mark Brailsford
Dinah's Dad
Dean Middhat
Doreen's Dad
Isobelle Sutton
Very Young Doreen
Luke Charlesworth
Very Young Dave
Micky Dartford
Jimmy
Geoffrey MacCarthy
Kwesi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dinard Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Cookson
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Cookson, Steven Berkoff, Melanie Harris
- Original Title
- Brighton
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Cookson
Stephen Cookson, Steven Berkoff, Melanie Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Cookson
Writer
Melanie Harris
Writer
Stephen Cookson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brighton
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What is Brighton about?
A typical day in Brighton; two working-class couples are on a day trip to the beach. But Brighton is changing and the friends can’t keep up. A result is a vengeful act of violence that exposes the gaps and similarities between class, gender, and sexual orientations.
Who directed Brighton?
Brighton was directed by Stephen Cookson.
Who stars in Brighton?
The principal cast of Brighton includes Larry Lamb, Lesley Sharp, Phil Davis, Marion Bailey, Adjoa Andoh.
When was Brighton released and how long is it?
Brighton was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brighton?
Brighton holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).