That'll Be The Day
Britain, 1958. Restless at school and bored with his life, Jim leaves home to take a series of low-level jobs at a seaside amusement park, where he discovers a world of cheap sex and petty crime. But when that world comes to a shockingly brutal end, Jim returns home. As the local music scene explodes, Jim must decide between a life of adult responsibility or a new phenomenon called rock & roll.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1973 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Music, Drama |
| Director | Claude Whatham |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (20 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a portrait of a lost generation, relying on the gritty details of post-war British life. It explores the chasm between youthful dreams and drab reality through a quiet, coming-of-age drama.
What lingers after the credits is a sense of bittersweet nostalgia for a world on the cusp of a cultural revolution. It's an honest look at the cost of choosing between rebellion and conformity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Claude Whatham
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Watch alone in the evening to absorb the era's melancholic atmosphere.
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