Meantime(1983)
Meantime Synopsis
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.
Meantime (1983) is a drama, comedy and tv movie film directed by Mike Leigh, released on October 16, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Phil Daniels, Tim Roth, Jeffrey Robert and Pam Ferris. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 108 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Leigh
- Writers:
- Mike Leigh
- Producers:
- Graham Benson
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Pratt
- Composer:
- Andrew Dickson
- Production:
- Central Independent Television
- Status:
- Released
Meantime (1983) Trailer
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Meantime Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Meantime.
Meantime trailer (Gary Oldman, Tim Roth, Alfred Molina)
Trailer
Mike Leigh and Jarvis Cocker Discuss MEANTIME
Featurette
Mike Leigh in conversation with Jarvis Cocker (Full conversation)
Featurette
Meantime Cast & Crew
Main cast
Phil Daniels
as Mark
Tim Roth
as Colin
- Jeffrey Robert
Jeffrey Robert
as Frank
Pam Ferris
as Mavis
Gary Oldman
as Coxy
Marion Bailey
as Barbara
Alfred Molina
as John
Tilly Vosburgh
as Haley
- Leila Bertrand
Leila Bertrand
as Hayley's Friend
Hepburn Graham
as Boyfriend
Peter Wight
as Estate Manager
Eileen Davies
as Unemployment Benefit Clerk
Key crew
Directed by Mike Leigh, written by Mike Leigh, produced by Graham Benson.
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Meantime Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 108 ratings.
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Meantime – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Meantime online?
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Meantime (1983) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Meantime?
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The main cast of Meantime (1983) includes Phil Daniels, Tim Roth, Jeffrey Robert, Pam Ferris and Gary Oldman. The film was directed by Mike Leigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Meantime released?
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Meantime was released on October 16, 1983 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Meantime worth watching?
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Meantime (1983) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 108 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Meantime?
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Yes. The official Meantime trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.