Wish You Were Here
"Some people march to the beat of a different drummer. Lynda’s got her own brass band."
Originally released in 1987. Wish You Were Here is a comedy/drama film. directed by David Leland.
Starring Emily Lloyd, Tom Bell, and Jesse Birdsall
Synopsis
In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (74 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Working Title Films
- Zenith Entertainment
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wish You Were Here about?
In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixt...
Who directed Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here was directed by David Leland.
How long is Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Wish You Were Here released?
Wish You Were Here was released on July 24, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wish You Were Here?
The main cast of Wish You Were Here includes Emily Lloyd, Tom Bell, Jesse Birdsall, Clare Clifford, Sheila Kelley.