A different time. A different love.
In 1962 England, a young couple finds their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.
On Chesil Beach (2018) is a drama and romance film directed by Dominic Cooke, released on January 19, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne-Marie Duff and Adrian Scarborough. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 397 ratings.
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Saoirse Ronan
as Florence Ponting
Billy Howle
as Edward Mayhew
Anne-Marie Duff
as Marjorie Mayhew
Adrian Scarborough
as Lionel Mayhew
Emily Watson
as Violet Ponting
Samuel West
as Geoffrey Ponting
Andy Burse
as Waiter One
Rasmus Hardiker
as Waiter Two
Mia Burgess
as Harriet Mayhew
Anna Burgess
as Anne Mayhew
Bebe Cave
as Ruth Ponting
John Ramm
as Postman Terry
Directed by Dominic Cooke, written by Ian McEwan and Ian McEwan, produced by Elizabeth Karlsen and Stephen Woolley.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 397 ratings.
While the 1960s were seen as a period of sexual revolution, it is easy to forget that - like today - not everyone follows the same path. _On Chesil Beach_ follows two virgins, Florence (Saoirse Ronan) and Edward (Billy Howle), as they try to consummate their marriage on their wedding night. Interspersed with flashbacks of how the couple met and their relationship developed, it becomes clear that Florence and Edward…
Reviewed on February 17, 2021
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The main cast of On Chesil Beach (2018) includes Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne-Marie Duff, Adrian Scarborough and Emily Watson. The film was directed by Dominic Cooke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
On Chesil Beach was released on January 19, 2018 and runs for 1h 50m.
On Chesil Beach (2018) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 397 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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