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London Town

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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 If you're a fan of British music-themed dramas, London Town is right up your alley. Rated: 3/5 Nov 20, 2017 Full Review Andrew Barker Variety 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. Nov 30, 2016 Full Review Tom Keogh Seattle Times 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. Rated: 2.5/4 Oct 13, 2016 Full Review Tori Brazier One Room With A View 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. Rated: 3/5 Mar 15, 2019 Full Review Jason Best Movie Talk 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. Rated: 3/5 Apr 9, 2017 Full Review Jacqui Blue Film Inquiry London Town is a mostly entertaining romp and its cute fantasy is what makes it work. Mar 12, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerod S 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. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/22/23 Full Review Audience Member It's an amazing film Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member A true story and also best movie of 2016 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member It was a light-hearted movie. Good fun. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Frances H Nice coming of age film with Rhys-Meyers a standout as a rocker in the 70s. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/11/17 Full Review Read all reviews
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Derrick Borte

Director

Daniel Huttlestone

Shay Baker

Dougray Scott

Nick Baker

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers

Joe Strummer

Natascha McElhone

Sandrine

Nell Williams

Vivian Daniels

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Synopsis 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
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