This Is England

1h 42m · 2007 · Directed by Shane Meadows · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

This Is England (2007) runs 1h 42m, directed by Shane Meadows. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.

Genres: Drama, Crime

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.