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Naked

  • 19931993
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
39K
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POPULARITY
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David Thewlis in Naked (1993)
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  • Comedy
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An unemployed Mancunian vents his rage on unsuspecting strangers as he embarks on a nocturnal London odyssey.An unemployed Mancunian vents his rage on unsuspecting strangers as he embarks on a nocturnal London odyssey.An unemployed Mancunian vents his rage on unsuspecting strangers as he embarks on a nocturnal London odyssey.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
39K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,955
46
  • Director
    • Mike Leigh
  • Writer
    • Mike Leigh
  • Stars
    • David Thewlis
    • Lesley Sharp
    • Katrin Cartlidge
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Leigh
  • Writer
    • Mike Leigh
  • Stars
    • David Thewlis
    • Lesley Sharp
    • Katrin Cartlidge
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 151User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 8 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Imelda Staunton and Mike Leigh in Bleak Moments (1971)
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    David Thewlis and Gina McKee in Naked (1993)
    David Thewlis, Katrin Cartlidge, Greg Cruttwell, and Lesley Sharp in Naked (1993)
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    David Thewlis, Katrin Cartlidge, and Claire Skinner in Naked (1993)

    Top cast

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    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    Lesley Sharp
    Lesley Sharp
    • Louiseas Louise
    Katrin Cartlidge
    Katrin Cartlidge
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Greg Cruttwell
    Greg Cruttwell
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    Claire Skinner
    Claire Skinner
    • Sandraas Sandra
    Peter Wight
    Peter Wight
    • Brianas Brian
    Ewen Bremner
    Ewen Bremner
    • Archieas Archie
    Susan Vidler
    Susan Vidler
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Deborah Maclaren
    • Woman in Windowas Woman in Window
    • (as Deborah MacLaren)
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Cafe Girlas Cafe Girl
    Carolina Giammetta
    Carolina Giammetta
    • Masseuseas Masseuse
    Elizabeth Berrington
    Elizabeth Berrington
    • Giselleas Giselle
    Darren Tunstall
    • Poster Manas Poster Man
    Robert Putt
    Robert Putt
    • Chauffeuras Chauffeur
    Lynda Rooke
    • Victimas Victim
    Angela Curran
    • Car Owneras Car Owner
    Peter Whitman
    • Mr Halpernas Mr Halpern
    Jo Abercrombie
    • Woman in Streetas Woman in Street
    • Director
      • Mike Leigh
    • Writer
      • Mike Leigh
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The uncut shot of Johnny and Brian in silhouette, where Johnny expounds on his convoluted apocalyptic conspiracy theory, was shot in 26 takes, but Mike Leigh ended up using one of the earliest takes, as he felt it was best.
    • Quotes

      Louise: So what happened, were you bored in Manchester?

      Johnny: Was I bored? No, I wasn't fuckin' bored. I'm never bored. That's the trouble with everybody - you're all so bored. You've had nature explained to you and you're bored with it, you've had the living body explained to you and you're bored with it, you've had the universe explained to you and you're bored with it. So now you want cheap thrills and like plenty of them, and it don't matter how tawdry or vacuous they are as long as it's new, as long as it's new, as long as it flashes and fuckin' bleeps in forty fuckin' different colors. So whatever else you can say about me, I'm not fuckin' bored.

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      Featured in At the Movies: Blink/Naked/I'll Do Anything/The Thing Called Love/Blue (1994)

    User reviews151

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    masterpiece
    "Don't waste your life" A security guard advises the nihilistic anti hero Johnny. This film is macabre, raw, and with dialogue as sharp as anything ever witnessed on celluloid. Mike Leigh created a dark brooding magnum opus with this portrait of early 90's London. His partnership with David Thewlis, who creates a fascinating and ribald character is simply astonishing. It is a performance that explores our very humanity.

    This film investigates the existential angst as portrayed by the protagonist Johnny of what is to survive; the main character gradually reveals himself before us stripped of pretence and standing "naked" . Johnny's diatribes tinged with apocalyptic tones upon the nature of the universe and beyond are breath taking. Sex and violence under pin the narrative of this film, and with Jonny adhering to no personal boundaries he embarks upon a journey that takes the viewer upon an uneasy and ultimately rewarding journey .

    The film is important as it shows the true power of the cinematic medium , and as a cultural reference to the pap produced by Hollywood; exposing the neutered offerings mainstream cinema is plagued with. This film shows Mike Leigh as a master of his art, expressed by the unique performances he elicits from his cast.

    This work of genius will be stumbled across in years to come and be celebrated by later generations for its language, its mood, and its effect which makes us engage in our very existence. A true testament to a magnificent achievement.
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    • ajrussell73
    • Apr 11, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Yalang'och
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Thin Man Films
      • British Screen Productions
      • Channel Four Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,769,305
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,463
      • Dec 19, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,797,195
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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