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Romantic drama

Like It Is (1998): Cast

Like It Is (1998) movie poster

Like It Is is a 1998 romantic drama directed by Paul Oremland, starring Steve Bell as Craig, Ian Rose and Roger Daltrey. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

Like It Is (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Paul Oremland
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Like It Is About?

The premise of Like It Is without spoilers.

Young bare‑knuckle boxer Craig leaves Blackpool for London and falls for twenty‑something music producer Matt. As Craig, shy and awkward, attempts to fit into Matt’s flamboyant world, Matt’s manipulative boss schemes to drive the couple apart, creating tension and conflict.

Like It Is Themes & Keywords

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  • nudity
  • male male kiss
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  • gay cinema
  • sex scene
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  • anal sex
  • straight actor gay character
  • gay interest
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  • gay fighter
  • vito russo test passed
  • gay boxer
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  • male star appears nude
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  • england
  • boxer
  • bare chested male
  • writing in sand
  • bloody face
  • blood
  • locker room
  • sex on a boat
  • running
  • boyfriend boyfriend relationship
  • gym
  • sex standing up
  • condom
  • undressing
  • cigarette smoking
Cast & crew

Like It Is Cast & Characters

Steve Bell leads the cast as Craig, with Ian Rose as Matt and Roger Daltrey as Kelvin. Directed by Paul Oremland; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Like It Is Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Gosto disso, როგორც ეს არის” and “То что есть”.

Also known as
  • Gosto disso, როგორც ეს არის
  • То что есть

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FAQ

Like It Is FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Like It Is, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Like It Is?

Like It Is runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Like It Is released?

Like It Is was released on April 17, 1998.

Who directed Like It Is?

Like It Is was directed by Paul Oremland.

More films by Paul Oremland

Who is in the cast of Like It Is?

Like It Is stars Steve Bell as Craig, Ian Rose as Matt and Roger Daltrey as Kelvin, among 7 credited actors.

Does Like It Is have a post-credit scene?

No. Like It Is has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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