kinrich30
3/10This wasn't a bad movie and it's pretty rare to come across musicals these day, but while Jamie's character annoyed me a bit at times I mostly enjoyed it.
Reviewed on August 30, 2026
Everybody's Talking About Jamie(2021)
The true story that became a musical sensation.
6.2(151)1h 55m2021-09-10
DramaComedy
Everybody's Talking About Jamie Synopsis
Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in—instead of pursuing a "real" career he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) is a drama and comedy film directed by Jonathan Butterell, released on September 10, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel and Sharon Horgan. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 151 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Butterell
- Writers:
- Tom MacRae, Tom MacRae
- Producers:
- Mark Herbert, Peter Carlton, Arnon Milchan
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Ross
- Composer:
- Anne Dudley
- Production:
- New Regency Pictures, Warp Films, Film4 Productions, Regency Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Max Harwood
as Jamie New
Sarah Lancashire
as Margaret New
Lauren Patel
as Pritti Pasha
Sharon Horgan
as Miss Hedge
Richard E. Grant
as Hugo Battersby / Loco Chanelle
Shobna Gulati
as Ray
Ralph Ineson
as Jamie's Dad
Adeel Akhtar
as Iman Masood
Samuel Bottomley
as Dean Paxton
John McCrea
as Young Loco Chanelle
Charlotte Salt
as Cheryl
Rita May
as Mrs. Cardwell
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Butterell, written by Tom MacRae and Tom MacRae, produced by Mark Herbert, Peter Carlton and Arnon Milchan.
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 151 ratings.
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Everybody's Talking About Jamie online?
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Who stars in Everybody's Talking About Jamie?
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The main cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) includes Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel, Sharon Horgan and Richard E. Grant. The film was directed by Jonathan Butterell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Everybody's Talking About Jamie released?
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie was released on September 10, 2021 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Everybody's Talking About Jamie worth watching?
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 151 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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