Content Warnings
- 🟡 40/100 Brief scene with sexual innuendo and suggestive behavior.
- 🟡 50/100 Characters are shown smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol.
- 🔴 80/100 Characters are shown using drugs, including smoking cannabis.
- 🔴 70/100 Physical altercation between characters, including punching and kicking.
- 🔴 100/100 Graphic scene of racially motivated violence, including a brutal beating.
- 🔴 80/100 Use of strong language, including racial slurs and profanity.
- 🔴 80/100 Frequent use of strong language throughout the scene.
Details for This Is England (2006)
What is the plot of 'This Is England' (2006)?
'This Is England' is a British drama film set in 1983 that follows a young boy named Shaun, played by Thomas Turgoose, who is taken in by a group of skinheads after being bullied at school. The film explores themes of racism, violence, and the influence of older figures on impressionable youth, particularly when a more aggressive and racist skinhead, Combo (Stephen Graham), returns from prison and disrupts the group's dynamic.
Who are the main actors in 'This Is England'?
The main actors in 'This Is England' include Thomas Turgoose as Shaun, Stephen Graham as Combo, Jo Hartley as Shaun's mother, and Andrew Shim as Milky. The film features a mix of professional actors and newcomers, with Thomas Turgoose making his acting debut in this film.
What themes does 'This Is England' explore?
'This Is England' explores themes such as racism, nationalism, youth subculture, and the impact of economic hardship on working-class communities in 1980s England. The film also delves into the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of radicalization.
Is 'This Is England' based on a true story?
While 'This Is England' is not based on a specific true story, it is inspired by writer-director Shane Meadows' own experiences growing up in England during the 1980s. The film reflects the social and political climate of the time, including the rise of skinhead culture and racial tensions.
What awards did 'This Is England' win?
'This Is England' received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Best Film and Best Director awards at the British Independent Film Awards in 2006. Thomas Turgoose also won the Most Promising Newcomer award for his performance as Shaun.
