Cast
Phil Davis 
Ruth Sheen 
Edna Doré 
Philip Jackson Heather Tobias 
Lesley Manville
Credits
Written by: 
Mike Leigh
Plot
A working-class London couple clash over having children while their neighbours and relatives lead different lives.
Sinekatalog’s take
Mike Leigh's comedy-drama is funny and angry, a sharp portrait of Thatcher-era Britain.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (6,413 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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