This Is England

Drama · Crime · 2007

A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.

Movie details

This Is England

Name: This Is England
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2007

“Run with the crowd, stand alone, you decide.”

2007 Drama · Crime 1h 42m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

Scores change. Arguments endure.

TMDB

7.5 / 10

Community rating

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over This Is England?

For the defence

The Prestige Tourist

“You like your greatness pre-approved.”

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For the prosecution

The Popcorn Loyalist

“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”

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The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

Where it lives

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Cast & crew

Directed by

Shane Meadows

Written by

Shane Meadows

Thomas Turgoose

Shaun

Stephen Graham

Combo

Jo Hartley

Cynth

Andrew Shim

Milky

Vicky McClure

Lol

Joseph Gilgun

Woody

Rosamund Hanson

Smell

Court is in session

Put This Is England on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.