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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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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
24K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,381
1,811
  • 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
    • 302User reviews
    • 213Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    Official Trailer
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    Blinded by the Light
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    Weekend Box Office: August 16 to 18
    IMDbrief: 3 Takeaways from Sundance 2019
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    'Blinded by the Light' Star Viveik Kalra Wants to Dance With Helen Mirren
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    'Blinded by the Light' Star Viveik Kalra Wants to Dance With Helen Mirren

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    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)
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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)
    • All cast & crew
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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 writer1980stitle based on songteenagersemi autobiographical195 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
      When Javed heads outside into the storm to throw his poems into the trash, you can clearly see the large fan the film crew are using reflected in the living room window of Javed's house.
    • Quotes

      Malik: Stay away from the girls. Follow the Jews!

    • 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 reviews302

    Review
    Top review
    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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    13
    • Vic_max
    • Aug 17, 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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