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Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here

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1987 1h 32m6.4

Wish You Were Here

“Some people march to the beat of a different drummer. Lynda’s got her own brass band.”

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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.

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DirectorDavid Leland
ScreenplayDavid Leland
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 24, 1987
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 32m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.8 / 10
Votes76
GenresComedy, Drama, Romance
StudioWorking Title Films, Zenith Entertainment

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Cast

Emily Lloyd

Emily Lloyd

Lynda Mansell

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Eric

Jesse Birdsall

Jesse Birdsall

Dave

Clare Clifford

Clare Clifford

Mrs. Parfitt

Sheila Kelley

Sheila Kelley

Joan Figgis

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Trudi Cavanagh

Tap Dancing Lady

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Barbara Durkin

Valerie

Geoffrey Hutchings

Geoffrey Hutchings

Hubert Mansell

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Charlotte Barker

Gillian

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Chloe Leland

Margaret

Pat Heywood

Pat Heywood

Aunt Millie

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Charlotte Ball

Lynda Mansell (aged 11)

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Abigail Leland

Margaret (aged 7)

Susan Skipper

Susan Skipper

Lynda’s Mother

Geoffrey Durham

Geoffrey Durham

Harry Figgis

Neville Smith

Neville Smith

Cinema Manager

Lee Whitlock

Lee Whitlock

Brian

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Frederick Hall

Passenger with Brolly

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Bob Flag

Mental Patient

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Bob Flag

Dr Holroyd

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William Lawford

Uncle Brian

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Pamela Duncan

Mrs Hartley

Pamela Duncan

Pamela Duncan

Fish and Chip Shop Van Customer

David Hatton

David Hatton

Policeman

Ben Daniels

Ben Daniels

Maisie Mathews

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Kim McDermott

Vickie

Barrie Houghton

Barrie Houghton

Café Manager

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Jim Dowdall

Cook

🎭

Dani Phelps

The Baby

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Marjorie Sudell

Lady with Hurt Knee

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wish You Were Here

Where can I watch Wish You Were Here?

Wish You Were Here (1987) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Wish You Were Here about?

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...

Who directed Wish You Were Here?

Wish You Were Here (1987) was directed by David Leland. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 32m, rated 6.4/10.

How long is Wish You Were Here?

Wish You Were Here runs 1h 32m (92 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.4/10 from 76 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is Wish You Were Here worth watching?

Wish You Were Here is rated 6.4/10 by 76 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.