Blinded by the Light
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Synopsis
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT is one of the best-reviewed movies of the summer! - In 1987 during the austere days of Thatcher's Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen.
Cast
- Viveik Kalra
- Hayley Atwell
- Rob Brydon
- Kulvinder Ghir
- Nell Williams
- Aaron Phagura
- Meera Ganatra
- Dean-Charles Chapman
- Sally Phillips
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- Aug 31, 2019
it's cute and i love the themes it explores, but every time he emphatically recited bruce springsteen lyrics at someone i wished i was dead
noraJan 28, 2019Gurinder Chadha’s “Blinded by the Light,” a glorious and almost terminally pure coming-of-age story about a repressed British Pakistani teen in 1987 Luton whose mind explodes when he discovers an uncool American poet by the name of Bruce Springsteen, is a film that feels as…
davidehrlichJul 10, 2019Well meaning but really poorly executed. Feels like every moment of the film is just a distraction from what they really wanted to do all along: blast Springsteen and awkwardly shove lyrics onto the screen as they’re doing so. It devolves into caricatures of Asian families,…
Kevin Y - Aug 20, 2019
everyone keeps saying this was too cheesy but that's what teenagehood is!! being cheesy and genuine and feeling things at 120% at all times
adelaideAug 12, 2019STAY AWAY FROM GIRLS FOLLOW THE JEWS
RobinAug 17, 2019It’s a bit too saccharine & unfocused at times, but it has a lot of heart & a great cast.
Cameron Kanachki - Aug 25, 2019
it’s so strange seeing a film that romanticizes jersey so much as an escape when i JUST escaped it for myself today
truSep 23, 2019Bruce Springsteen said “I’d like to speak to the CEO of racism”
luke?As an Asian myself who comes from a not-so-privilege background, I can personally relate to this film very, very much. Blinded by the Light is a wonderfully compelling coming-of-age story that perfectly portrays the true conflict between traditions and dreams. The film…
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Dan likedBlinded by the LightGreat depiction of what it’s like to live in an immigrant household, but it did make me cringe way too many times. Also made me like Springsteen a little more it’s cute.
Rick likedBlinded by the LightA decent coming of age flick. I like the time period, the music and the message. Worth a watch
Ranon Travers likedBlinded by the LightAmazing emotional movie about how Bruce Springsteen influenced a young boy’s dream.
- 𝚅𝚒𝚌𝚔 likedBlinded by the Light
4/5 - great little gem but I’m still not a Springsteen fan lol
Kyla likedBlinded by the Light10/10 it gives a really good message abt race and families
Lara dislikedBlinded by the LightNot even a like for the music, the movie was bad
- Anna Martin likedBlinded by the Light
Good vibe, a lot of cool musics, loved it !
Jimena O lovedBlinded by the LightAn absolute MUST watch
Richard Rizzo likedBlinded by the LightGreat movie
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- EGenrique ganitsky
Just wonderful!! I was worried that there were few people in the 4:20pm show. I hope they get a large audience because it's a great movie.
YMYosely MendozaI absolutely loved this movie! I think it had a great story. I even cried. People nowadays only care about things that don't matter that they might think this movie is pointless but people that actually care about true stuff how life really is and how people are know that…
ECEd ChristensonAwesome story and acting! Loved it.
- DLDavid Lora
After a while I was like. We get it you like Springsteen. I like the speech he gave at the end. The gift at the end was touching.
VNVanessa T Noriega RReally moving and leave a great lesson! I teared up like a baby!
RFRichard FrazierThis movie is awesome. Everything you would want to say, or share with the world. It makes you want demand from the world to act the way that we have all agreed at many times in your life that we all have a right to be on the. planet. It doesnt matter who you are, what you…
- TMTL Murray
This movie is a great big shot of joy and light,!just like Bruce’s music. A must see for the Springsteen fan or anyone who has ever felt as though they didn’t fit and wanted more for themselves in life. And of course, the soundtrack is totally boss!
MMmeiling meilinggreat movie
BHBrenton HanlonFun movie which doubles as a treat for Bruce Springsteen.
Metacritic
Aug 14, 2019
The reality of intergenerational conflict is a given for Blinded by the Light, but nothing can stand up to the transformative power of the Boss. You can take that to the bank.
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
Jan 31, 2019
The pace picks up quite a bit in the film’s third act, working hard to wrap everything up. It’s extremely rushed and convenient, but by then Blinded By The Light will have either won or lost its viewers.
Dan Mecca
The Film Stage
Jan 31, 2019
Blinded by the Light is corny, silly, as overblown as one of Springsteen’s grandest anthems and damn near irresistible.
Steve Pond
TheWrap
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blinded by the Light (2019) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Blinded by the Light (2019)?
The movie is 1hr 58min long.
What's Blinded by the Light (2019) about?
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT is one of the best-reviewed movies of the summer! - In 1987 during the austere days of Thatcher's Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen.
Who's the cast of Blinded by the Light (2019)?
- Viveik Kalra as Javed
- Hayley Atwell as Ms. Clay
- Rob Brydon as Matt's Dad
- Kulvinder Ghir as Malik (Father)
- Nell Williams as Eliza
- Aaron Phagura as Roops
- Meera Ganatra as Noor (Mother)
- Dean-Charles Chapman as Matt
- Sally Phillips as Mrs. Anderson
Who's the director behind Blinded by the Light (2019)?
Gurinder Chadha directed Blinded by the Light (2019).
Who produced Blinded by the Light (2019)?
Gurinder Chadha, Jane Barclay and Jamal Daniel produced Blinded by the Light (2019).
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