Beautiful Thing (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1996, Beautiful Thing is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Hettie Macdonald, running about 92 minutes. “An urban fairytale.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set during a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood.
Who’s in it. Beautiful Thing stars Linda Henry as Sandra Gangel, Glen Berry as Jamie Gangel, Scott Neal as Steven Pearce and Tameka Empson as Leah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Beautiful Thing has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Beautiful Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beautiful Thing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beautiful Thing (1996)?
- In US, Beautiful Thing is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Beautiful Thing worth watching?
- Beautiful Thing holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beautiful Thing?
- Beautiful Thing stars Linda Henry, Glen Berry, Scott Neal, Tameka Empson and Ben Daniels.
- When was Beautiful Thing released?
- Beautiful Thing was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.