On Chesil Beach (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, On Chesil Beach is a drama and romance film directed by Dominic Cooke, running about 110 minutes. “A different time. A different love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. On Chesil Beach stars Saoirse Ronan as Florence Ponting, Billy Howle as Edward Mayhew, Anne-Marie Duff as Marjorie Mayhew and Adrian Scarborough as Lionel Mayhew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, On Chesil Beach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 On Chesil Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Chesil Beach tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Chesil Beach (2018)?
- In US, On Chesil Beach is available to 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 On Chesil Beach worth watching?
- On Chesil Beach holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On Chesil Beach?
- On Chesil Beach stars Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne-Marie Duff, Adrian Scarborough and Emily Watson.
- When was On Chesil Beach released?
- On Chesil Beach was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.