This Is England backdrop
This Is England poster

This Is England (2007)

1h 41m 2007 United Kingdom

In 1983 England, a young boy grappling with personal issues finds himself entangled with a group of skinheads after a school altercation. As he navigates his turbulent adolescence, these new friends offer him a sense of belonging and camaraderie that feels like family. The film, inspired by the real-life experiences of director Shane Meadows, explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the impact of socio-political influences on youth during a tumultuous period in British history.

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