On Chesil Beach
2018, English. Directed by Dominic Cooke.
A different time. A different love.
In 1962 England, a young couple finds their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 399 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch On Chesil Beach
On Chesil Beach is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dominic CookeDirector
- Saoirse RonanFlorence Ponting
- Billy HowleEdward Mayhew
- Anne-Marie DuffMarjorie Mayhew
- Adrian ScarboroughLionel Mayhew
- Emily WatsonViolet Ponting
- Samuel WestGeoffrey Ponting
- Andy BurseWaiter One
- Rasmus HardikerWaiter Two
- Mia BurgessHarriet Mayhew
- Anna BurgessAnne Mayhew
- Bebe CaveRuth Ponting
- John RammPostman Terry
Details
- Released
- 19 January 2018
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ian McEwan
- Budget
- $746K
- Box office
- $3.3M
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What On Chesil Beach is based on
On Chesil Beach is based on On Chesil Beach, a 2007 novel by Ian McEwan, published by Jonathan Cape.
Novel · 2007
On Chesil Beach
By Ian McEwan
Published by Jonathan Cape
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On Chesil Beach: quick answers
Is On Chesil Beach worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 399 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On Chesil Beach?
On Chesil Beach runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does On Chesil Beach have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for On Chesil Beach. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
On Chesil Beach parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On Chesil Beach is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On Chesil Beach on?
On Chesil Beach is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On Chesil Beach?
If you liked On Chesil Beach, try Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, Revolutionary Road.
Who directed On Chesil Beach?
On Chesil Beach (2018) was directed by Dominic Cooke and stars Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne-Marie Duff.
What is On Chesil Beach based on?
On Chesil Beach is based on On Chesil Beach, a 2007 novel by Ian McEwan, published by Jonathan Cape.