Quadrophenia

Name: Quadrophenia
Duration: 2 h

Jimmy Cooper loathes his dead-end job and his working-class parents. He seeks solace with his mod clique, scooter riding, and drugs, only to be disappointed. More Details »

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Franc Roddam

Producer:

Roy Baird, Bill Curbishley, Roger Daltrey

Runtime:

2hr

Synopsis

Jimmy Cooper loathes his dead-end job and his working-class parents. He seeks solace with his mod clique, scooter riding, and drugs, only to be disappointed.

Cast

Phil Daniels
Mark Wingett
Philip Davis
Leslie Ash
Garry Cooper
Sting

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.7

RATINGS 953 FANS

3.7

Apr 28, 2020

MAA THATS THE GUY FROM THE PARKLIFE MUSIC VIDEO

737 Likes

sophia

Apr 24, 2022

he had a mental breakdown and then slapped on some eyeliner thats so me

682 Likes

stella

Sep 15, 2021

manic pixie dream boy

514 Likes

stella
Dec 13, 2020

british is an illness and the 60s were a pandemic

424 Likes

RatJacko

Sep 28, 2025

So I get the challenge in viewing this movie. It's long, the lead is selfish and only cares about facile material and wants to find an identity by attacking others for theirs. Honestly this is the classic story of a Holden Caufield coming of age rebelling against…

281 Likes

pirateneckbeard

Sep 14, 2018

this movie made me feel nostalgic about times I've never lived. I loved it so much.

288 Likes

alessandra
Nov 11, 2019

thinking about jimmy’s legendary red suit and eyeliner serve on the train... 60s equivalent to cutting your bangs

287 Likes

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Feb 26, 2024

jim looks like he hates being rudely awakened by the dustmen

236 Likes

the girlfather

May 25, 2016

the main character with eyeliner on in that train scene > francis ford coppola's entire filmography

232 Likes

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Steve Hallett liked

Quadrophenia

Watched on Film 4 this evening, not a bad film, probably would have had more of an impact when I was younger and more impressionable 😁👍! If you like The Who, you’ll love this 🎸

4M

Waleria liked

Quadrophenia

Had to watch it for uni but I actually liked it. shows how subcultures were back in the days

2Y

Jana liked

Quadrophenia

Not the most exciting story of all time but the music sure is great.

6M
alfie loved

Quadrophenia

absolutely phenomenal film i literally have nothing else to say

3M

AlmondTea loved

Quadrophenia

We are the Mods!

6M

spiralment liked

Quadrophenia

great soundtrack

3Y

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Metacritic

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Based on 6 Critics

7.1

USER SCORE (16)

Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Reviews

Roddam's minor but imaginative 1979 movie.

David Sterritt

Christian Science Monitor

Plays more like a gritty, episodic British independent film powered by a soundtrack of Who songs that illuminate the main character's turbulent emotions.

Mark Caro

Chicago Tribune

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Quadrophenia?

The movie is 2hr long.

What's Quadrophenia about?

Jimmy Cooper loathes his dead-end job and his working-class parents. He seeks solace with his mod clique, scooter riding, and drugs, only to be disappointed.

Who's the cast of Quadrophenia?

Phil Daniels as Jimmy
Mark Wingett as Dave
Philip Davis as Chalky
Leslie Ash as Steph
Garry Cooper as Pete
Sting as Ace Face

Who's the director behind Quadrophenia?

Franc Roddam directed Quadrophenia.

Who produced Quadrophenia?

Roy Baird, Bill Curbishley and Roger Daltrey produced Quadrophenia.