On Chesil Beach (2018)

In the balmy summer of 1962, England sets the stage for a compelling drama adapted from Ian McEwan's acclaimed novel, "On Chesil Beach". The film plunges us into the lives of Florence Ponting (Saoirse Ronan), a conservative and gifted violinist, and Edward Mayhew (Billy Howle), a headstrong, working-class graduate student. Despite their disparate backgrounds, a passionate love blooms in the heart of their idyllic courtship, challenging societal norms with a delicate dance of yearning and restraint. As their love story unfolds, the movie shines a light on the societal pressures that shroud the delicate subject of sex, painting an intimate portrait of two young souls navigating the complexities of physical intimacy. The couple, united by love but divided by their contrasting views on sex, dares to seal their bond in matrimony. However, their wedding night, spent on the picturesque Chesil Beach, turns into an unexpected battleground, with their divergent attitudes towards physical intimacy leading to a heated and life-altering confrontation. Featuring a robust supporting cast including Anne-Marie Duff, Adrian Scarborough, Emily Watson, and Samuel West, "On Chesil Beach" is a poignant exploration of love, intimacy, and the power of understanding, weaving a tale that is as captivating as it is thought-provoking. As the fateful wedding night unfolds, the future of their relationship hangs in the balance, with the echoes of their discord shaping their lives in unforeseen ways.

On Chesil Beach is a drama movie featuring Saoirse Ronan and directed by Dominic Cooke.

On Chesil Beach is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Hoopla, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel.

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