This Is England (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2006, This Is England is a drama and crime film directed by Shane Meadows, running about 101 minutes. “Run with the crowd, stand alone, you decide.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. This Is England stars Thomas Turgoose as Shaun, Stephen Graham as Combo, Jo Hartley as Cynth and Andrew Shim as 'Milky', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, This Is England has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is England page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is England tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is England (2006)?
- In US, This Is England is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Is England worth watching?
- This Is England holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Is England?
- This Is England stars Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Jo Hartley, Andrew Shim and Vicky McClure.
- When was This Is England released?
- This Is England was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.