On Chesil Beach

2018    1h 50m    R
Drama, Romance, Music
6.368%60%62%
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Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centers on a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in the summer of 1962. Following the pair through their idyllic courtship, this movie explores sex and the societal pressure that can accompany physical intimacy, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.
Directed By
Dominic Cooke
Written By
Ian McEwan
Studio
Number 9 Films, BBC Film

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Cast of On Chesil Beach
  • Saoirse RonanFlorence Ponting
  • Billy HowleEdward Mayhew
  • Anne-Marie DuffMarjorie Mayhew
  • Adrian ScarboroughLionel Mayhew
  • Emily WatsonViolet Ponting
  • Samuel WestGeoffrey Ponting
  • Andy BurseWaiter One
  • Rasmus HardikerWaiter Two
  • Mia BurgessHarriet Mayhew
  • Anna BurgessAnne Mayhew
  • Bebe CaveRuth Ponting
  • John RammPostman Terry
  • Barney IleyTimothy
  • Mark DonaldCharles Morrell
  • Imogen DainesJenny
  • Molly MilesSonia
  • Victoria HamnettElsbeth
  • Marianne CecilYoung Florence
  • Martin BassindaleHarold Mather
  • Daniel BoydJack
  • Oliver JohnstoneTed
  • Philip LabeyBob
  • Tony LuckenMan in Soho
  • Esther ColesWoman in Soho
  • Christopher Rob BowenCricket Captain
  • Anton LesserReverend Woollett
  • Toby DantzicBridal Shop Assistant
  • Tamara LawranceMolly
  • Bronte CarmichaelYoung Chloe Morrell
  • Terenia EdwardsTina
  • Roseanna LeathleyDana
  • Jonjo O'NeillPhil
  • Claudia JollyJane
  • Esther YooViolinist
  • Nadia TownsendOlder Chloe
  • Ty HurleyWigmore Concert Attendee
  • Mike RayCricket Spectator
  • Claire AshtonRecital Visitor
  • Caroline GarnellAudience Member Wigmore Hall Concert
  • David CradduckTrain Driver
  • Martin BratanovBlues Club
  • John KinoryOxford academic
  • Simon North
  • Nigel EatonEmployee in suit
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  • On Chesil Beach
  • On Chesil Beach (International Trailer 1)
  • On Chesil Beach: Soundtrack (Featurette)
  • On Chesil Beach: Chuck Berry
  • On Chesil Beach: Nightingale
  • On Chesil Beach: First Meeting
  • On Chesil Beach: I've Asked Him For Tea
  • On Chesil Beach: What Else Does It Say?
  • On Chesil Beach: We'll Play It Beautifully

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