Meantime (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, Meantime is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A working-class family in London's East End is struggling to stay afloat during the recession under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's premiership. Only the mother Mavis is working; father Frank and the couple's two sons Colin, a timid, chronically shy individual and Mark, an outspoken, headstrong young man, are on the dole. This situation is contrasted by the presence of Mavis's sister Barbara, and her husband John, whose financial and social loftiness appears to be a comfortable facade over the unspoken soreness of a lackluster marriage.
Who’s in it. Meantime stars Phil Daniels as Mark, Tim Roth as Colin, Jeffrey Robert as Frank and Pam Ferris as Mavis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Meantime has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meantime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meantime tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meantime (1983)?
- In US, Meantime is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Meantime worth watching?
- Meantime holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meantime?
- Meantime stars Phil Daniels, Tim Roth, Jeffrey Robert, Pam Ferris and Gary Oldman.
- When was Meantime released?
- Meantime was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.