Unicorns

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Unicorns

2023

1h 59m

Romance

Drama

LGBTQ+

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22 Reviews

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Unable to deny the spark between them the pair are forced down the unexpected path of transformation, where they must question their identities and confront their individual truths. Co-directed by Sally El Hosaini and filmmaker-actor James Krishna Floyd, the film alternates between the thrill of raw desire, the gravity of familial responsibility, and the transformative power of being seen for who you really are. Ben Hardy and newcomer Jason Patel shine in this summer's must-see romance, Unicorns.

Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The excellent central performances carry the story: Patel’s physicality shifts between the power and magnetism of Aysha and the gentleness of Ashiq... And Hardy is terrific.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 8, 2024

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Ella Kemp

Empire Magazine

A compelling if formulaic star-crossed lovers’ narrative. Come for a wordless seduction, stay for the complexities of parenthood, drag queens and family loyalties that deserve more of your time.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 8, 2024

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Hanna Flint

Time Out

In his debut big-screen performance, the warm-hearted and witty Patel – like Aysha – steals the show.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 5, 2024

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Clotilde Chinnici

Loud and Clear Reviews

Unicorns is a fascinating exploration of identity and self-acceptance with beautiful cinematography and compelling characters that immediately grab our attention from the very beginning of the movie.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 14, 2024

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

This is an astute look at the collision between inner desires and outside pressures, and it's a knowing reminder that you can't be true to anyone if you're not first true to yourself.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

A well-crafted genre movie that can comfortably rest on the talent of its actors, who instil a giant beating heart at the centre of this very watchable film.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 7, 2024

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Anna C

I loved, loved, loved this film. Brilliantly acted and casting spot on, you were rooting for both of the leads all the way through. It captured the beautiful, slow build up of someone falling for someone they didn’t plan on, and felt really authentic. And it tackled some important issues around the clash between culture and family and being free to be who you are. Brilliant.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Audience Member

Captures something the intensity of the need to be seen for who one is. As someone once said, "personal growth is a community enterprise" but so then is a refusal to grow. Happy endings come from choosing the hard road of Truth, and choosing your family wisely so that one can become who one truly is. This is a Great Film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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Synopsis

Unable to deny the spark between them the pair are forced down the unexpected path of transformation, where they must question their identities and confront their individual truths. Co-directed by Sally El Hosaini and filmmaker-actor James Krishna Floyd, the film alternates between the thrill of raw desire, the gravity of familial responsibility, and the transformative power of being seen for who you really are. Ben Hardy and newcomer Jason Patel shine in this summer's must-see romance, Unicorns.

Director: Sally El Hosaini, James Krishna Floyd
Producer: Philip Herd, Bill Pohlad, Celine Rattray, Kim Roth, Trudie Styler, Christa Zofcin Workman
Screenwriter: James Krishna Floyd
Production Co: River Road Entertainment, Maven Screen Media
Genre: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 59m