My Beautiful Laundrette
1985, English. Directed by Stephen Frears.
A sharp, sophisticated, funny, sexy, compassionate picture.
A young Pakistani Briton manages a rundown laundrette with his lover while dealing with tension in his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 324 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch My Beautiful Laundrette
My Beautiful Laundrette isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen FrearsDirector
- Gordon WarneckeOmar Ali
- Daniel Day-LewisJohnny Burfoot
- Roshan SethHussein "Papa" Ali
- Saeed JaffreyNasser Ali
- Derrick BrancheSalim N. Ali
- Rita WolfTania N. Ali
- Souad FaressCherry N. Ali
- Shirley Anne FieldRachel
- Richard GrahamGenghis
- Garry CooperSquatter
- Charu Bala ChokshiBilquis
- Persis MaravalaNasser's Elder Daughter
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Hanif Kureishi
- Budget
- $860K
- Box office
- $2.5M
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My Beautiful Laundrette: quick answers
Is My Beautiful Laundrette worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 324 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Beautiful Laundrette?
My Beautiful Laundrette runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does My Beautiful Laundrette have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Beautiful Laundrette. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Beautiful Laundrette parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Beautiful Laundrette is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Beautiful Laundrette on?
My Beautiful Laundrette isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Beautiful Laundrette?
If you liked My Beautiful Laundrette, try Pillion, Secretary, Love Don't Co$t a Thing.
Who directed My Beautiful Laundrette?
My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was directed by Stephen Frears and stars Gordon Warnecke, Daniel Day-Lewis, Roshan Seth.