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Beautiful Thing

7.219961h 32m15MovieComedyDramaRomance

During a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood.

DirectorHettie Macdonald
WriterJonathan Harvey
ProducersTony Garnett·Bill Shapter

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Cast · Directed by Hettie Macdonald

GBGlen Berry
Glen Berry
Jamie Gangel
SNScott Neal
Scott Neal
Steven Pearce
LHLinda Henry
Linda Henry
Sandra Gangel
TETameka Empson
Tameka Empson
Leah
BDBen Daniels
Ben Daniels
Tony
MSMeera Syal
Meera Syal
Miss Chauhan
GCGarry Cooper
Garry Cooper
Ronnie Pearce
JE
Jeillo Edwards
Rose
TD
Terry Duggan
Kevin
AKAnna Karen
Anna Karen
Marlene
JS
Julia-Lee Smith
Gina
DB
Daniel Bowers
Trevor

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Beautiful Thing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beautiful Thing?

Beautiful Thing is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Beautiful Thing on Netflix?

No, Beautiful Thing is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is Beautiful Thing on Amazon Prime Video?

Beautiful Thing isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Beautiful Thing is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.