My Beautiful Laundrette (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1985, My Beautiful Laundrette is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 98 minutes. “A Sharp, Sophisticated, Funny, Sexy, Compassionate Picture” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Pakistani Briton renovates a rundown laundrette with his male lover while dealing with drama within his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads.
Who’s in it. My Beautiful Laundrette stars Gordon Warnecke as Omar Ali, Daniel Day-Lewis as Johnny Burfoot, Roshan Seth as Hussein "Papa" Ali and Saeed Jaffrey as Nasser Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, My Beautiful Laundrette has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Beautiful Laundrette page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Beautiful Laundrette tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Beautiful Laundrette (1985)?
- In US, My Beautiful Laundrette is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Beautiful Laundrette worth watching?
- My Beautiful Laundrette holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Beautiful Laundrette?
- My Beautiful Laundrette stars Gordon Warnecke, Daniel Day-Lewis, Roshan Seth, Saeed Jaffrey and Derrick Branche.
- When was My Beautiful Laundrette released?
- My Beautiful Laundrette was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.