Movie
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Overview
Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in—instead of pursuing a "real" career he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
Details
- Release date
- 2021-09-10
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Status
- Released
- Production
- New Regency Pictures, Warp Films, Film4 Productions, Regency Enterprises
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Max Harwood as Jamie New
- Sarah Lancashire as Margaret New
- Lauren Patel as Pritti Pasha
- Sharon Horgan as Miss Hedge
- Richard E. Grant as Hugo Battersby / Loco Chanelle
- Shobna Gulati as Ray
- Ralph Ineson as Jamie's Dad
- Adeel Akhtar as Iman Masood
- Samuel Bottomley as Dean Paxton
- John McCrea as Young Loco Chanelle
- Charlotte Salt as Cheryl
- Rita May as Mrs. Cardwell
Crew
- Jonathan Butterell - Director
- Tom MacRae - Screenplay
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