Been So Long

2018

1 hr. 40 min.

Musical

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92%

12 Reviews

Tomatometer

67%

100+ Ratings

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During a night on the town, a dedicated single mother meets a charming yet troubled stranger.

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Liyong H

It's like seen a musical but with part of London as it's big background screen.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/10/23

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Autumn M

Been So Long is a British musical about a single mother who is reluctant to date and open her heart after being hurt in the past. The story was okay, but it was very predictable and did not bring anything new to the genre. The music was on par with a Disney original movie, in terms of creativity and composition. Overall, this is a lackluster musical that is not essential viewing.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/25/23

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Audience Member

Often over the top that it supports its musical theatre structure; well done acting with more than a few "what the hell" moments and choices; sympathetic performances

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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LOVED IT!!!! Been So Long is amazing!!!!!! My housemates and I have now watched it several times and can't stop humming its tunes around the flat. We love everything about it. From the incredible cast, its beautiful photography and hit tunes... we laughed and cried throughout, it's so good and finally brings a film with decent diversity and honesty to the table. I am excited that Netflix took up this musical and can't wait to see more, BSL 2?!?!? A definitive MUST WATCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

This musical is one of the most cringeworthy movies I've ever seen. It's extremely amateurish, like a student film, and there is no chemistry between the ill-chosen cast. I wonder why the critics gave it so much praise?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

this movie really surprised me by how genuinely great it was. the story is delightful and the romance really worked for me. the main characters are all crafted beautifully and where all likeable in there own way. this is just a great movie and the best Netflix has done in ages.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Tinge Krishnan

Director

Michaela Coel

Simone

Arinzé Kene

Raymond

George MacKay

Gil

Ashley Thomas

Wendell

Joe Dempsie

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Coel is flawless, a star in waiting.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 26, 2018

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

Director Tinge Krishnan is helped immeasurably by her two leads.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 25, 2018

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Guy Lodge

Variety

A mixed bag galvanized by Michaela Coel and Arinzé Kene's star chemistry.

Oct 20, 2018

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Cate Young

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For a musical film, [it's] not very musical at all, with a discordant soundtrack that sounds like castoff 90s R&B and vocalists not up to the task of meeting the melodies.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 10, 2019

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Zoe Margolis

CineVue

This London may be punctuated with dashes of neon and flashes of magic, but it also feels real because it's reflecting the true-to-life multicultural community.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 31, 2018

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Romcom-musical about single mom has sex and language.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 30, 2018

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Synopsis

During a night on the town, a dedicated single mother meets a charming yet troubled stranger.

Director: Tinge Krishnan
Executive Producer: Indira Guha, Lizzie Francke, Jane Wright, Eva Yates
Screenwriter: Che Walker
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 26, 2018

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