Meantime (1983): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Meantime
Director: Mike Leigh
Genre: Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 1983
Duration: 107 min
Cast: Phil Daniels, Tim Roth, Jeffrey Robert, Pam Ferris, Gary Oldman

What Meantime Is About

A working-class family in London's East End is struggling to stay afloat during the recession under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's premiership. Only the mother Mavis is working; father Frank and the couple's two sons Colin, a timid, chronically shy individual and Mark, an outspoken, headstrong young man, are on the dole. This situation is contrasted by the presence of Mavis's sister Barbara, and her husband John, whose financial and social loftiness appears to be a comfortable facade over the unspoken soreness of a lackluster marriage.

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What is Meantime about?

A working-class family in London's East End is struggling to stay afloat during the recession under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's premiership. Only the mother Mavis is working; father Frank and the couple's two sons Colin, a timid, chronically shy individual and Mark, an outspoken, headstrong young man, are on the dole.

Where can I watch Meantime?

Meantime is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Meantime?

Meantime runs for 107 minutes (1h 47m).

When did Meantime come out?

Meantime was released in 1983.

Who directed Meantime?

Meantime was directed by Mike Leigh.

Who stars in Meantime?

Meantime stars Phil Daniels, Tim Roth, Jeffrey Robert, Pam Ferris.

What is Meantime's rating?

Meantime holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.