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Blinded by the Light

  • 20192019
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Viveik Kalra in Blinded by the Light (2019)
From writer/director/producer Gurinder Chadha ('Bend It Like Beckham') comes the inspirational drama 'Blinded by the Light,' set to the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s timeless songs.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Music

In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star Bruce Springsteen.In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star Bruce Springsteen.In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star Bruce Springsteen.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
25K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,008
97
  • Director
    • Gurinder Chadha
  • Writers
    • Sarfraz Manzoor(screenplay by)
    • Gurinder Chadha(screenplay by)
    • Paul Mayeda Berges(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Billy Barratt
    • Ronak Singh Chadha Berges
    • Viveik Kalra
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gurinder Chadha
  • Writers
    • Sarfraz Manzoor(screenplay by)
    • Gurinder Chadha(screenplay by)
    • Paul Mayeda Berges(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Billy Barratt
    • Ronak Singh Chadha Berges
    • Viveik Kalra
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 307User reviews
    • 214Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

    Videos6

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:24
    Official Trailer
    Blinded by the Light
    Trailer 2:23
    Blinded by the Light
    Weekend Box Office: August 16 to 18
    Clip 0:57
    Weekend Box Office: August 16 to 18
    IMDbrief: 3 Takeaways from Sundance 2019
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    IMDbrief: 3 Takeaways from Sundance 2019
    Kevin Smith's 5 Films to Watch at Sundance 2019
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    Kevin Smith's 5 Films to Watch at Sundance 2019
    'Blinded by the Light' Star Viveik Kalra Wants to Dance With Helen Mirren
    Full Episode 3:41
    'Blinded by the Light' Star Viveik Kalra Wants to Dance With Helen Mirren

    Photos51

    Viveik Kalra in Blinded by the Light (2019)
    Viveik Kalra in Blinded by the Light (2019)
    Nell Williams, Aaron Phagura, and Viveik Kalra in Blinded by the Light (2019)
    Viveik Kalra in Blinded by the Light (2019)
    Nell Williams, Aaron Phagura, and Viveik Kalra in Blinded by the Light (2019)
    Gurinder Chadha and Viveik Kalra at an event for Blinded by the Light (2019)
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    Top cast

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    Billy Barratt
    Billy Barratt
    • Matt (10)as Matt (10)
    Ronak Singh Chadha Berges
    • Javed (10)as Javed (10)
    Viveik Kalra
    Viveik Kalra
    • Javedas Javed
    Lee Barnett
    • Foremanas Foreman
    Dean-Charles Chapman
    Dean-Charles Chapman
    • Mattas Matt
    Kit Reeve
    Kit Reeve
    • Emmaas Emma
    David Hayman
    David Hayman
    • Mr Evansas Mr Evans
    Kulvinder Ghir
    Kulvinder Ghir
    • Malik (Father)as Malik (Father)
    Nikita Mehta
    Nikita Mehta
    • Shazia (Sister)as Shazia (Sister)
    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • Matt's Dadas Matt's Dad
    Meera Ganatra
    Meera Ganatra
    • Noor (Mother)as Noor (Mother)
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    • Kathyas Kathy
    Tara Divina
    Tara Divina
    • Yasmeen (Cousin)as Yasmeen (Cousin)
    Jeff Mirza
    Jeff Mirza
    • Mr Shahas Mr Shah
    Frankie Fox
    Frankie Fox
    • Colin Handas Colin Hand
    Nell Williams
    Nell Williams
    • Elizaas Eliza
    Aaron Phagura
    Aaron Phagura
    • Roopsas Roops
    Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell
    • Ms Clayas Ms Clay
    • Director
      • Gurinder Chadha
    • Writers
      • Sarfraz Manzoor(screenplay by) (based on the book "Greetings from Bury Park - Race. Religion. Rock 'N' Roll." by)
      • Gurinder Chadha(screenplay by)
      • Paul Mayeda Berges(screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    In 1987 Britain, Javed Khan is a British-Pakistani college arts student in Luton in a family with a domineering father. Depressed by his oppressive family life and feeling he has no future in a hostile community, a newfound friend introduces Javed to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Touched by the rock star's powerfully eloquent affinity of his own feelings, Javed is inspired to reach out for his own dreams with his own talents. However, although Javed finds friends he never expected in this personal quest, he also finds himself butting heads with his newly unemployed father who stubbornly refuses to understand his son's new aspirations. In this conflict of values in a troubled time, Javed must decide what is truly important to him while his family struggles to understand what has changed and what remains with a new generation feeling born to run. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
    • aspiring writer
    • 1980s
    • british asian
    • title based on song
    • teenager
    • 195 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • For Anyone Who Has Ever Wanted to Dream. You're Not Alone.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Music
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for thematic material and language including some ethnic slurs.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie is inspired by the life of journalist Sarfraz Manzoor and his love of the works of Bruce Springsteen. It is based on Manzoor's memoir "Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion and Rock N' Roll".
    • Goofs
      An establishing shot shows an arriving airliner over a sign that reads "Newark Liberty International Airport." However, the story is set in the late 1980's when the airport was named "Newark International Airport." "Liberty" was added to the name in 2002 after 9/11.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Evans: 48 years ago I marched into war with my friends to fight men in swastikas. Today I see swastikas on young men on the streets of Luton. That was a very brave poem, young man. You must write more and get your message out. N.F. scum indeed!

    • Connections
      Featured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 30 July 2019 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      It's a Sin
      Written by Chris Lowe (as Christopher Lowe) and Neil Tennant

      Performed by Pet Shop Boys

      Published by Cage Music Ltd.

      Administered by Kobalt Music Publishing Limited

      Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.

    User reviews307

    Review
    Top review
    Beautiful
    This film tells the story of a young man who finds himself and break out of an oppressive environment through music.

    The story is really beautiful. I can relate to Javed in many ways, so I feel very touched by the film. It is a film that really connects with viewers.
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    4
    • Gordon-11
    • Sep 16, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 16, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Urdu
    • Also known as
      • Ánh Sáng Chói Lóa
    • Filming locations
      • The Mall Luton, Mall Management, 37 The Mall, Bedfordshire, Luton LU1 2LJ, United Kingdom
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Levantine Films
      • Ingenious Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,901,145
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,333,305
      • Aug 18, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,096,691
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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