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Blinded by the Light

  • 2019
  • PG-13
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
26K
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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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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.

  • Director
    • Gurinder Chadha
  • Writers
    • Sarfraz Manzoor
    • Gurinder Chadha
    • Paul Mayeda Berges
  • Stars
    • Billy Barratt
    • Ronak Singh Chadha Berges
    • Viveik Kalra
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gurinder Chadha
    • Writers
      • Sarfraz Manzoor
      • Gurinder Chadha
      • Paul Mayeda Berges
    • Stars
      • Billy Barratt
      • Ronak Singh Chadha Berges
      • Viveik Kalra
    • 311User reviews
    • 216Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    Viveik Kalra in Blinded by the Light (2019)
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    Billy Barratt
    Billy Barratt
    • Matt (10)
    Ronak Singh Chadha Berges
    • Javed (10)
    • (as Ronak Chadha Berges)
    Viveik Kalra
    Viveik Kalra
    • Javed
    Lee Barnett
    • Foreman
    Dean-Charles Chapman
    Dean-Charles Chapman
    • Matt
    Kit Reeve
    Kit Reeve
    • Emma
    David Hayman
    David Hayman
    • Mr Evans
    Kulvinder Ghir
    Kulvinder Ghir
    • Malik (Father)
    Nikita Mehta
    Nikita Mehta
    • Shazia (Sister)
    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • Matt's Dad
    Meera Ganatra
    Meera Ganatra
    • Noor (Mother)
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    • Kathy
    Tara Divina
    Tara Divina
    • Yasmeen (Cousin)
    Jeff Mirza
    Jeff Mirza
    • Mr Shah
    Frankie Fox
    Frankie Fox
    • Colin Hand
    Nell Williams
    Nell Williams
    • Eliza
    Aaron Phagura
    Aaron Phagura
    • Roops
    Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell
    • Ms Clay
    • Director
      • Gurinder Chadha
    • Writers
      • Sarfraz Manzoor
      • Gurinder Chadha
      • Paul Mayeda Berges
    • All cast & crew
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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
      Javed listens to Bruce Springsteen's studio version of Patti Smith's "Because the Night". This particular version was not released commercially until a 2010 compilation.
    • 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 reviews311

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    Race, Religion and Rock N' Roll ... in 1987
    This story is inspired by writer Sarfraz Manzoor's autobiography.

    Without really giving anything away, t's basically a story about the struggles of young college writer in a small English town. In the midst of his family's downward financial spiral ... and race relation issues of the time, he finds unexpected inspiration in the music and words of Bruce Springsteen.

    It's mostly charming and has a good, heart-felt message. I like Springsteen's music but felt that the movie over-used it with all the Bolllywood-ish singing and dancing.

    That said, it's amazing this movie even got made. Springsteen has never given permission for his music to be used in movies ... but he read Manzoor's book (before he was even approached) and give his approval.

    There are some really enjoyable moments ... and there are times when the movie seemed to drag a bit. All in all - I liked it!
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    • Aug 17, 2019

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    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(Used as the Arndale centre)
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Levantine Films
      • Ingenious Media
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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