Like It Is (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, Like It Is is a drama and romance film directed by Paul Oremland, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A young, bare-knuckle boxer Craig (played by real-life boxer Steve Bell) moves from Blackpool to London, where he falls for a twenty-something music producer, Matt. Trouble ensues when shy, awkward Craig tries squeezing into Matt's glib lifestyle and Matt's scheming boss (played by Roger Daltrey) tries to break up the couple.
Who’s in it. Like It Is stars Steve Bell as Craig, Ian Rose as Matt, Roger Daltrey as Kelvin and Dani Behr as Paula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Like It Is has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Like It Is page.
If you liked it. Fans of Like It Is tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Like It Is (1998)?
- In GB, Like It Is is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Like It Is worth watching?
- Like It Is holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Like It Is?
- Like It Is stars Steve Bell, Ian Rose, Roger Daltrey, Dani Behr and Jude Alderson.
- When was Like It Is released?
- Like It Is was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.