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Meantime (1986): Cast & Ratings

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Meantime is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Mike Leigh, starring Alfred Molina, Tim Roth and Gary Oldman. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Metascore
69
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Meantime (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Mike Leigh
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Meantime About?

The premise of Meantime without spoilers.

In the gritty East End of London, two brothers navigate the harsh realities of unemployment and poverty alongside their worn-out parents.

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Cast & crew

Meantime Cast

Alfred Molina leads the cast, with Tim Roth and Gary Oldman. Directed by Mike Leigh; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mike Leigh

More films directed by Mike Leigh, best-rated first: Secrets & Lies, Life Is Sweet, Naked and Topsy-Turvy.

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Ratings

Meantime Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Meantime 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.

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FAQ

Meantime FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Meantime, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Meantime?

Meantime runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Meantime released?

Meantime was released on July 23, 1986.

Who directed Meantime?

Meantime was directed by Mike Leigh.

More films by Mike Leigh

Who is in the cast of Meantime?

Meantime stars Alfred Molina, Tim Roth and Gary Oldman, among 10 credited actors.

How is Meantime rated?

Meantime has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.

Does Meantime have a post-credit scene?

No. Meantime has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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