It Couldn't Happen Here
1988, English. Directed by Jack Bond.
Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality of Mrs Thatcher's late-eighties England? Along the way they come across many familiar (and sinister) faces. The movie also features some of the Pet Shop Boys' most popular records.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jack BondDirector
- Neil TennantSelf
- Chris LoweSelf
- Barbara WindsorSeaside Landlady/Neil's mother
- Joss AcklandPriest/Murderer
- Neil DicksonPilot/Car Salesman/Coachman
- Gareth HuntUncle Dredge/Postcard Seller/Ventriloquist
- Dominique BarnesGirl at the Beach/Girl Hitchhiker/Girl on the Bicycle
- Carmen du SautoyCafe Waitress
- Stephanie ButtleDancer
- Heavon GrantDancer
- Natalie RolesDancer
- Chris TudorDancer
Details
- Released
- 8 June 1988
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jack Bond, James Dillon
- Budget
- $4M
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How long is It Couldn't Happen Here?
It Couldn't Happen Here runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is It Couldn't Happen Here on?
It Couldn't Happen Here isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 June 1988. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Couldn't Happen Here?
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Who directed It Couldn't Happen Here?
It Couldn't Happen Here (1988) was directed by Jack Bond and stars Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe, Barbara Windsor.