On Chesil Beach

"A different time. A different love."

May 18 2018 R 1h 50m
Drama, Music, Romance

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.

Plot

Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centers on a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in the summer of 1962. Following the pair through their idyllic courtship, this movie explores sex and the societal pressure that can accompany physical intimacy, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.

Written by

Ian McEwan

Directed by

Dominic Cooke

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Number 9 Films, BBC Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
13,329
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
62
Popularity
NA