

Meantime
6.7(108)19831h 47m3
A working-class family in London's East End is struggling to stay afloat during the recession under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's premiership. Only the mother Mavis is working; father Frank and the couple's two sons Colin, a timid, chronically shy individual and Mark, an outspoken, headstrong young man, are on the dole. This situation is contrasted by the presence of Mavis's sister Barbara, and her husband John, whose financial and social loftiness appears to be a comfortable facade over the unspoken soreness of a lackluster marriage.
TMDB
6.7/10
108 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- English
- london, england
- skinhead
- sibling relationship
- recession
- working class
- apartment building
- east end
- dole
- unemployment benefits
- unemployed
- 1980s
- pub
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TV23 Jul 1986
United KingdomGB
- PremiereLondon Film Festival16 Oct 1983
- TVChannel 4 [Film On Four]1 Dec 1983
- Physical15VHS29 Nov 1993
Frequently asked questions
- When was Meantime released?
- Meantime was released on 16 October 1983.
- Where can I watch Meantime online?
- Meantime is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Meantime?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Meantime is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Meantime?
- Meantime holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 108 votes.
- Who directed Meantime?
- Meantime (1983) was directed by Mike Leigh.
- How long is Meantime?
- Meantime runs for 1h 47m.











