Wish You Were Here 1987
“Some people march to the beat of a different drummer. Lynda’s got her own brass band.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- David Leland
- Networks
- Working Title, Zenith Entertainment, Film Four International
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Wish You Were Here?
Topic: Film "Wish You Were Here" (1987). Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 24, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Working Title, Zenith Entertainment, Film Four International
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 78 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Working Title, Zenith Entertainment, Film Four International
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Topic: Film "Wish You Were Here" (1987).
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count: 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use ONLY provided facts.
Title: Wish You Were Here
Year: 1987
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance (TMDB), British comedy-drama (Wikipedia).
Director/Writer: David Leland.
Cast: Emily Lloyd, Tom Bell, Geoffrey Hutchings, Jesse Birdsall.
Setting: A staid English seaside town after the Second World War.
Plot: Follows a girl's coming-of-age in a small coastal town in postwar England. The film is loosely based on the formative years of British madam Cynt [text cuts off, but I can only use what is there].
Characters: Lynda (rebellious, swears from an early age, becomes more exhibitionist at sixteen, seeks sexual encounters challenging lower-middle class attitudes), widowed father, younger sister.
Runtime: 1h 32m.
Rating: R.
US Release Date: 07/24/1
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of comedy and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Wish You Were Here worth watching?
Wish You Were Here holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 78 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Wish You Were Here and when was it released?
Wish You Were Here is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.
Who directed Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here was directed by David Leland.
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