What genre is This Is England '88?

This Is England '88 is categorised as Drama.

Who stars in This Is England '88?

Stephen Graham, Joseph Gilgun, Johnny Harris, Thomas Turgoose, Helen Behan appear in the main cast.

Who directed This Is England '88?

Shane Meadows directed This Is England '88.

Is This Is England '88 worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch This Is England '88?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

This Is England '88 (2011)

Name: This Is England '88
Genre: Drama
Cast: Stephen Graham, Joseph Gilgun, Johnny Harris, Thomas Turgoose, Helen Behan

TV show 1 season ★ 7.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

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Released in 2011, This Is England '88 is a drama TV show. It was created or directed by Shane Meadows. The cast includes Stephen Graham, Joseph Gilgun and Johnny Harris. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.

Synopsis

Set during Christmas 1988, Lol is haunted by the devastating events that took place two and a half years before. She and Woody both find themselves struggling to cope with their lives without each other after he leaves the gang. Lol is carrying the burden of her guilt, whilst Woody is trying to build a domestic life with a new girlfriend and a potential promotion at work. Shaun has started drama college and, although still in a relationship with Smell, he has grown close to a girl performing in his Christmas play.

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Season 1 · 3 episodes

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Questions about This Is England '88

What genre is This Is England '88?: This Is England '88 is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in This Is England '88?: Stephen Graham, Joseph Gilgun, Johnny Harris, Thomas Turgoose, Helen Behan appear in the main cast.
Who directed This Is England '88?: Shane Meadows directed This Is England '88.
Is This Is England '88 worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch This Is England '88?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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