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Babylon

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Never before released in the U.S.

Critics Reviews

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) Sep 24, 2019
It's a really vivid life at a certain part of life. Go to Full Review
Leah Pickett Chicago Reader Apr 18, 2019
A new restoration of this 1980 British cult classic makes plain that its themes of disaffection and racial discord in south London are still relevant nearly four decades later. Go to Full Review
Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle Apr 4, 2019
3.5/5
Babylon's cultural specificity is what gives it power, putting it as much in a tradition of British alienated youth movies. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Apr 26, 2025
... a high-energy film steeped in the Jamaican subculture of South London and the music culture of reggae, dub, and lover’s rock, and ... a social document capturing the black experience in the racially-charged atmosphere of Thatcher’s England. Go to Full Review
Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Oct 15, 2020
[A] creditable slice-of-life drama... Go to Full Review
Holly Edwards Film Inquiry Jul 29, 2020
Franco Rosso's film Babylon is a hidden gem when it comes to authentic explorations of institutional racism and the immigrant experience. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Mar 10, 2019 The critics must be smoking some good stuff think this is a good movie
Finn W Mar 10, 2019 Loved it! It was compelling and informative.
Abraham L Mar 9, 2019 Generic and bland ,the cat is more likeable than the main character.
Han S Mar 9, 2019 Smelled dank when I left the theater.
Kylo R Mar 8, 2019 More degrading bullshit for our kids to digest!
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Cast & Crew

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Franco Rosso

Director

Brinsley Forde

Blue

Karl Howman

Ronnie

Trevor Laird

Beefy

Brian Bovell

Scientist

Victor Romero Evans

Lover

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Movie Info

Synopsis Never before released in the U.S.
Director
Franco Rosso
Screenwriter
Franco Rosso, Martin Stellman
Distributor
Kino Lorber Repertory
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 8, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 31, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$109.7K
Runtime
1h 35m
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