Beautiful Thing 1996 · UK · 90 minutes · R · 4 wins & 3 nominations. coming-of-age gay & lesbian films Stars: Linda Henry, Glen Berry, Scott Neal Director: Hettie Macdonald, Hettie Macdonald In a suburb of London, young Jamie is escaping sport hours, to avoid being the victim of his comrades. Young Ste, his neighbor, is beaten by his father, and comes to sleep overnight. They discover new feelings, sleeping in the same bed. Tags: mothers and sons, sexual awakening, first love 7.6 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like In a suburb of London, young Jamie is escaping sport hours, to avoid being the victim of his comrades. Young Ste, his neighbor, is beaten by his father, and comes to sleep overnight. They discover new feelings, sleeping in the same bed. Tags: mothers and sons, sexual awakening, first love, questioning sexuality, single parents Watch Beautiful Thing trailer Starring of Beautiful Thing Linda Henry as Sandra Gangel Glen Berry as Jamie Gangel Scott Neal as Ste Pearce Tameka Empson as Leah Ben Daniels as Tony Meera Syal as Miss Chauhan Garry Cooper as Ronnie Pearce Andrew Fraser as Jayson John Savage as Lenny Jeillo Edwards as Rose Terry Duggan as Kevin Anna Karen as Marlene Julia Lee Smith as Gina Daniel Bowers as Trevor Martin Walsh as Mr Bennett Jonathan Harvey as Petra Storyline of Beautiful Thing A pair of teenage boys growing up in a working-class neighbourhood of Thamesmead, in south-east London, become aware of their homosexuality. While both were vaguely aware they might be gay, neither had ever acted on their impulses. Once they decide that they're attracted to each other, neither is sure just what to do. Genre: comedy, drama, romance Theme: mothers and sons, sexual awakening, first love, questioning sexuality, single parents Mood: only human Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: adult situations, not for children MPA rating: R Award: 4 wins & 3 nominations. Rating of Beautiful Thing 7.6 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Beautiful Thing Write your review or comment