On Chesil Beach poster

On Chesil Beach( 2018)

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A different time. A different love.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Saoirse Ronan

      Florence Ponting

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      Billy Howle

      Edward Mayhew

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      Anne-Marie Duff

      Marjorie Mayhew

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      Adrian Scarborough

      Lionel Mayhew

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      Emily Watson

      Violet Ponting

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      Samuel West

      Geoffrey Ponting

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      Andy Burse

      Waiter One

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      Rasmus Hardiker

      Waiter Two

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      Mia Burgess

      Harriet Mayhew

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      Anna Burgess

      Anne Mayhew

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      Bebe Cave

      Ruth Ponting

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      John Ramm

      Postman Terry

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      Barney Iley

      Timothy

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      Mark Donald

      Charles Morrell

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      Imogen Daines

      Jenny

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      Molly Miles

      Sonia

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      Victoria Hamnett

      Elsbeth

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      Marianne Cecil

      Young Florence

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      Martin Bassindale

      Harold Mather

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      Daniel Boyd

      Jack

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      Oliver Johnstone

      Ted

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      Philip Labey

      Bob

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      Tony Lucken

      Man in Soho

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      Esther Coles

      Woman in Soho

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      Christopher Rob Bowen

      Cricket Captain

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      Anton Lesser

      Reverend Woollett

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      Toby Dantzic

      Bridal Shop Assistant

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      Tamara Lawrance

      Molly

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      Bronte Carmichael

      Young Chloe Morrell

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      Terenia Edwards

      Tina

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      Roseanna Leathley

      Dana

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      Jonjo O'Neill

      Phil

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      Claudia Jolly

      Jane

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      Esther Yoo

      Violinist

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      Nadia Townsend

      Older Chloe

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      Ty Hurley

      Wigmore Concert Attendee

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      Mike Ray

      Cricket Spectator

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      Claire Ashton

      Recital Visitor

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      Caroline Garnell

      Audience Member Wigmore Hall Concert

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      David Cradduck

      Train Driver

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      Martin Bratanov

      Blues Club

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      John Kinory

      Oxford academic

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      Simon North

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      Nigel Eaton

      Employee in suit

    Social

    Review 1Discussion

    A review by wizzardss

    7
    Written by wizzardss on Wed Feb 17 2021
    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 have very different reactions to the experience. As a deep dive into sexuality, especially asexuality, _On Chesil Beach_ is a fascinating piece of work. It is likely to be much m...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    745971.00

    Revenue

    3335913.00

    Keywords

    • sexual abuse
    • based on novel or book
    • frigidity
    • honeymoon
    • sexual revolution
    • newlywed
    • 1960s
    • dorset
    • fear of intimacy