My Beautiful Laundrette
"A sharp, sophisticated, funny, sexy, compassionate picture."
Originally released in 1985. My Beautiful Laundrette is a comedy/drama film. directed by Stephen Frears.
Starring Gordon Warnecke, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Roshan Seth
Synopsis
A young Pakistani Briton manages a rundown laundrette with his lover while dealing with tension in his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (295 votes)
Budget
$860K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $860,000
- Revenue
- $2,451,545
Production Companies
- Working Title Films
- SAF Productions
- Channel Four Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Beautiful Laundrette about?
A young Pakistani Briton manages a rundown laundrette with his lover while dealing with tension in his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads.
Who directed My Beautiful Laundrette?
My Beautiful Laundrette was directed by Stephen Frears.
How long is My Beautiful Laundrette?
My Beautiful Laundrette has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was My Beautiful Laundrette released?
My Beautiful Laundrette was released on November 16, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Beautiful Laundrette?
The main cast of My Beautiful Laundrette includes Gordon Warnecke, Daniel Day-Lewis, Roshan Seth, Saeed Jaffrey, Derrick Branche.
Is My Beautiful Laundrette worth watching?
My Beautiful Laundrette has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 295 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.