My Beautiful Laundrette

A sharp, sophisticated, funny, sexy, compassionate picture.

⭐ 6.7 /10 302 votes

November 16, 1985 1h 38m Released

Comedy Drama Romance

Storyline

A young Pakistani Briton manages a rundown laundrette with his lover while dealing with tension in his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Stephen Frears
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Hanif Kureishi, Hanif Kureishi
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Working Title Films
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.7/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $860,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Gordon Warnecke

Omar Ali

Daniel Day-Lewis

Johnny Burfoot

Roshan Seth

Hussein "Papa" Ali

Saeed Jaffrey

Nasser Ali

Derrick Branche

Salim N. Ali

Rita Wolf

Tania N. Ali

Souad Faress

Cherry N. Ali

Shirley Anne Field

Rachel

Richard Graham

Genghis

Garry Cooper

Squatter

Charu Bala Chokshi

Bilquis

Persis Maravala

Nasser's Elder Daughter

Frequently Asked Questions

When was My Beautiful Laundrette released?

My Beautiful Laundrette was released on November 16, 1985.

How long is My Beautiful Laundrette?

The runtime of My Beautiful Laundrette is 1h 38m.

What genre is My Beautiful Laundrette?

My Beautiful Laundrette is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie.

What is the rating of My Beautiful Laundrette?

My Beautiful Laundrette has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch My Beautiful Laundrette?

My Beautiful Laundrette is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed My Beautiful Laundrette?

My Beautiful Laundrette was directed by Stephen Frears.

Who stars in My Beautiful Laundrette?

The main cast of My Beautiful Laundrette includes Gordon Warnecke, Daniel Day-Lewis, Roshan Seth.

What language is My Beautiful Laundrette in?

My Beautiful Laundrette is originally in English.