Wish You Were Here

– In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed fa..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 28 Minutes
Release Year:
1987
Wish You Were Here (1987)

In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex. She eventually becomes pregnant by an acquaintance of her father.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Wish You Were Here (1987) - Trailer

Release Date:

24 Jul 1987

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

David Leland

Writer:

David Leland

Main Actors:

Trudi Cavanagh, Emily Lloyd, Clare Clifford, Barbara Durkin

Plot:

In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex. She eventually becomes pregnant by an acquaintance of her father.

Awards:

Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Fries Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%