National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights
2021, English. Directed by Miranda Cromwell.
On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history. Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom. Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Miranda CromwellDirector
- Anthony AjeBillie
- Paul BradleyTurner / Roy
- Karl CollinsThomas / Trever
- Kiza DeenLou / Olu
- Rochelle RoseEssie / Lucy
- Matthew Seadon-YoungRuskin / Johnson / Decker
- Kudzai SitimaJess / Jeanie
- Cathy TysonDanby / Mary / Meg / Shona
- Everal WalshClarke / Pearson / Benjamin
- Luke WilsonCaesar / Reuben
Details
- Released
- 6 October 2021
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Winsome Pinnock
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National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
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National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 2021. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights?
If you liked National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights, try Hounddog, National Theatre Live: Hamlet, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights?
National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights (2021) was directed by Miranda Cromwell and stars Anthony Aje, Paul Bradley, Karl Collins.