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On Chesil Beach (2018) runs 1 h 50 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 399 TMDB members. 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
1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
January 19, 2018
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 399 votes
Director
Dominic Cooke
Starring
Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne-Marie Duff, Adrian Scarborough
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is On Chesil Beach?
On Chesil Beach is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is On Chesil Beach rated?
On Chesil Beach is rated R in the US.
Is On Chesil Beach a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream On Chesil Beach?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), JustWatch TV Plus (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), JustWatch TV Free (free), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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