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19/01/2018 Drama, Romance 1h 50m
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A different time. A different love.

Overview

In 1962 England, a young couple finds their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.

  1. Dominic Cooke

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Saoirse Ronan

    Florence Ponting

  2. Billy Howle

    Edward Mayhew

  3. Anne-Marie Duff

    Marjorie Mayhew

  4. Adrian Scarborough

    Lionel Mayhew

  5. Emily Watson

    Violet Ponting

  6. Samuel West

    Geoffrey Ponting

  7. Andy Burse

    Waiter One

  8. Rasmus Hardiker

    Waiter Two

  9. Mia Burgess

    Harriet Mayhew

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

Reviews

A review by wizzardss
Written by wizzardss on 2021-02-17
While the 1960s were seen as a period of sexual revolution, it is easy to forget that - like today - not everyone follows the same path.
_On Chesil Beach_ follows two virgins, Florence (Saoirse Ronan) and Edward (Billy Howle), as they try to consummate their marriage on their wedding night. Interspersed with flashbacks of how the couple met and their relationship developed, it becomes clear that Florence and Edward have very different reactions to the experience.

As a deep dive into sexuality, especially asexuality, _On Chesil Beach_ is a fascinating piece of work. It is likely to be much ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$745,971.00

Revenue
$3,335,913.00

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