Beautiful Thing

About This Movie

Beautiful Thing (2013) is this interesting digital capture of Jonathan Harvey's play. It feels raw and real, exploring the tangled emotions of two working-class boys in love on a council estate. The atmosphere is gritty, yet there’s a warmth in how their relationship unfolds amidst the backdrop of 90s London. The performances really stand out—both leads bring a genuine vulnerability that makes you feel for them. The pacing is deliberate, allowing moments to breathe, which adds to the authenticity. There’s an engaging mix of humor and heartache, making it distinctive as a piece of live theatre captured on film. The production celebrates love in its simplest, truest form, grounded in a specific time and place.

Live capture of a stage play · Themes of love and class · Unique 20th anniversary production