An Englishman in New York

An Englishman in New York

Directed by Richard Laxton

Produced by Leopard Drama

200975 min6.4 / 10

A tender, introspective portrait of an aging literary iconoclast navigating friendship, mortality, and identity in the shadow of AIDS.

Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak of AIDS to his tender relationship with his friend Patrick Angus and his own response to growing old.

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  • Is An Englishman in New York violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is An Englishman in New York sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is An Englishman in New York easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is An Englishman in New York scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does An Englishman in New York end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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