Wish You Were Here
1987, English. Directed by David Leland.
Some people march to the beat of a different drummer. Lynda’s got her own brass band.
In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- David LelandDirector
- Emily LloydLynda Mansell
- Tom BellEric
- Jesse BirdsallDave
- Clare CliffordMrs. Parfitt
- Sheila KelleyJoan Figgis
- Trudi CavanaghTap Dancing Lady
- Barbara DurkinValerie
- Geoffrey HutchingsHubert Mansell
- Charlotte BarkerGillian
- Chloe LelandMargaret
- Pat HeywoodAunt Millie
- Charlotte BallLynda Mansell (aged 11)
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Leland
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What Wish You Were Here is based on
Wish You Were Here is based on a true story.
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Wish You Were Here: quick answers
Is Wish You Were Here worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Wish You Were Here have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Wish You Were Here. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Wish You Were Here parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Wish You Were Here is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Wish You Were Here on?
Wish You Were Here is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wish You Were Here?
If you liked Wish You Were Here, try Cyrus, He Said, She Said, Just Before I Go.
Who directed Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here (1987) was directed by David Leland and stars Emily Lloyd, Tom Bell, Jesse Birdsall.
What is Wish You Were Here based on?
Wish You Were Here is based on a true story.