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Sammy and Rosie Get Laid

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1987 · 100 min Drama Comedy
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Sammy and Rosie's London apartment is a sanctuary of bohemian chaos. Their open marriage, radical politics, and eclectic friends create a vibrant, messy life. But when Sammy's estranged father, a wealthy and politically dubious exile, arrives from abroad, their fragile equilibrium shatters. His presence forces confrontations with privilege, heritage, and the very foundations of their relationship. Hanif Kureishi's sharp, provocative 1987 tragicomedy dissects love, politics, and identity in Thatcher's Britain, where personal liberation collides with brutal social realities. A raw and witty portrait of a generation caught between ideals and compromise.

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Year 1987
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Stephen Frears
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (22 votes)

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Hanif Kureishi's script and Frears' direction capture London's 80s contradictions through intimate chaos. The film presents political and personal conflicts without moralizing, letting characters breathe in their messy reality.

Ideal for viewers who appreciate complex relationships and social commentary. You'll experience the friction between idealism and compromise, leaving with more questions than answers. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Stephen Frears

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