# Beautiful Thing (1996)

> On a sun-warmed London estate, two vulnerable teenage boys discover first love while family violence and social judgment threaten their fragile refuge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5977

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Hettie Macdonald
- Cast: Glen Berry, Scott Neal, Linda Henry, Tameka Empson, Ben Daniels, Meera Syal, Garry Cooper, Jeillo Edwards
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115640/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tender, witty, warm, quiet evening, lgbtq+ film night

## Synopsis

A tender love story unfolds amidst the heat of summer in South-East London, exploring the beauty of young love.

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