Blinded by the Light

Blinded by the Light

For anyone who has ever wanted to dream. You're not alone.

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Release Date

8/9/2019

Runtime

117 mins

Overview

In 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher’s Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family, and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$8,300,000

Revenue

$18,144,644

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A warmly funny and earnest coming-of-age story about a British-Asian teenager finding liberation and voice through Bruce Springsteen's music in 1980s Thatcher's Britain. It's the kind of film that celebrates music as salvation and self-discovery with genuine heart.

Mood

HopefulJoyfulWistfulDefiant

Themes

Coming of ageIdentityFamilyArt and creation

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

NaturalisticHandheld

Structure

Linear

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