This Is England

This Is England

Run with the crowd, stand alone, you decide.

NR 2007 · 102 min · ★ 7.5 (1K) · Drama, Crime

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.

Directed by Shane Meadows · Written by Shane Meadows

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