London Town

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London Town

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2016

1h 32m

Drama

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When 15-year-old Shay hears the music of The Clash for the first time, it's a revelation that opens a new world of social consciousness and anti-establishment defiance beyond anything he's known in his dead-end London suburb. Drawn into the heart of the city's burgeoning punk scene, he forges two relationships that will change his life, falling in love with rebellious cool girl Vivian and finding an unexpected connection with none other than The Clash's electrifying frontman, Joe Strummer.

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Kristen Lopez

Spectrum Culture

11/20/2017

3/5

If you're a fan of British music-themed dramas, London Town is right up your alley.

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Andrew Barker

Variety

11/30/2016

The story of the Clash is a fascinating one, and spotlighting a kid inspired by, but not a part of, the punk milieu has plenty of potential. But "London Town" just never burns brightly enough.

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Tom Keogh

Seattle Times

10/13/2016

2.5/4

As contrived as "London Town" is - with a derivative coming-of-age story and improbable, fateful encounters between a struggling teen and Clash frontman Joe Strummer - there is something here of the group's early, principled spirit.

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Tori Brazier

One Room With A View

03/15/2019

3/5

Formulaic writing is lifted to a higher level by a talented ensemble plus real stand out performances from Huttlestone and Rhys Meyers - even if their scenes together are contrived.

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

04/09/2017

3/5

For all its flaws, the film's underlying sweetness makes it hard to dislike. Good, too, to see punk icon Joe Strummer - played with bolshie vim by Jonathan Rhys Meyers - as the story's unexpected fairy godfather.

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Jacqui Blue

Film Inquiry

03/12/2017

London Town is a mostly entertaining romp and its cute fantasy is what makes it work.

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Jerod S

@jeroduptown 07/22/2023

London Town tries to swallow a coming of age story amidst poverty, drugs and the Clash. It can't accomplish all it desires, but Rhys Meyers brings a good energy.

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05/11/2018

It's an amazing film

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12/21/2017

A true story and also best movie of 2016

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08/18/2017

Not sure why some reviewers think this film is just a run-of-the-mill coming of age story...there are plenty of elements that aren't run of the mill and also serve to highlight the social context of the period. I thought it was serious and winsome at the same time--a rare combination. Never sappy but sweet in a satisfying way, and thoughtful enough to ensure that grittier aspects of the time are there on the periphery.

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08/12/2017

It was a light-hearted movie. Good fun.

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05/19/2017

Big hearted punk fairy tale perfectly pitched for teens of all ages.

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When 15-year-old Shay hears the music of The Clash for the first time, it's a revelation that opens a new world of social consciousness and anti-establishment defiance beyond anything he's known in his dead-end London suburb. Drawn into the heart of the city's burgeoning punk scene, he forges two relationships that will change his life, falling in love with rebellious cool girl Vivian and finding an unexpected connection with none other than The Clash's electrifying frontman, Joe Strummer.

Director: Derrick Borte
Producer: Tom Butterfield, Sofia Sondervan, Christine Vachon
Screenwriter: Matt Brown
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Killer Films, Dutch Tilt Film, IFC Films
Rating: R (Language|Some Sexual Material)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 7, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2017
Runtime: 1h 32m