Hull Independent Cinema presents
Beautiful Thing (15)
- Part of Queer, an LGBTQ plus film season
Beautiful Thing tells the story of Jamie, a shy, bullied teenager, and his neighbour Ste, who is having a rough time at home. These issues bring them together and they find that what they feel for each other is more than just friendship.
Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.15 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid ticket for any of the Queer season films, just turn up. Limited complimentary drinks available.
Beautiful Thing tells the story of Jamie, a shy, bullied teenager, and his neighbour Ste, who is having a rough time at home. These issues bring them together and they find that what they feel for each other is more than just friendship.
Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.15 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid ticket for any of the Queer season films, just turn up. Limited complimentary drinks available.
Event Details
Running Time: 1hr 30mins
Age Rating: 15 (BBFC)
Language: English
Content Warning: Homophobic language, mild violence, mild injury detail, misogynistic language, nudity, strong use of profanity
Content Highlights: Cis-straight people being allies, self-actualisation, young love
Find more films in Queer: An LGBTQ+ Film Season here.
5+ Film Multi-Buy Offer - Book five or more films, in a single transaction, and save £1 per ticket - effectively getting a film screening for free!
Saturday Saver - Book both films on Sat 10 May (All About My Mother + Tangerine) or both films on Sat 17 May (Romy & Michelle + I Saw the TV Glow), in a single transaction, and get both films for £8 (Standard) or £6 (HIC Members).
Find more films in Queer: An LGBTQ+ Film Season here.
"...will tickle your fancy, no matter where your sexual orientation may lie." ★★★★ Steve Davis, Austin Chronicle
"Beautiful Thing might be the most beloved of all the gay-youth movies released in the late 90s." Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
"In portraying romance, the film transcends its homosexual themes, while at the same time celebrating them." Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle