2018
Netflix
1 h 40 m

2018
Netflix
1 h 40 m

Summary Romance, rage and revenge. Been So Long is a neon soaked, modern day romance set on the streets of London’s musical hot-bed of Camden. We follow Simone (Michaela Coel), a dedicated single mother who, on a rare night on the town is charmed by a handsome yet troubled stranger, Raymond (Arinzé Kene), igniting old and new feelings.

Directed By: Tinge Krishnan

Written By: Che Walker

2018
Netflix
1 h 40 m

2018
Netflix
1 h 40 m

Been So Long

Name: Been So Long
Genre: Drama, Musical, Romance
Released: 2018-10-26
Duration: 1 min 40 s
Rating: 74
Cast: Michaela Coel, Mya Lewis, Arinzé Kene, George MacKay, Jo Martin

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Tinge Krishnan

Written By: Che Walker

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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

80% Positive
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CineVue

Nov 1, 2018

Tinge Krishnan’s Been So Long is a musical delight of heart-warming songs, sardonic British humour, and fantastic performances.

By Zoe Margolis FULL REVIEW

Screen Daily

Nov 1, 2018

Crucially, underneath the music and the soft-focus romance Been So Long makes some poignant observations about community, family and the importance of connection.

By Nikki Baughan FULL REVIEW

The Playlist

Oct 12, 2018

It’s a cast full of the sort of faces that regularly pop up on ones-to-watch lists, and it’s the biggest thing that Been So Long has going for it. “Chewing Gum” fans will know how talented Coel is, but she’s particularly good here with a role that’s more adult and serious than her breakout turn (while still letting her have some fun occasionally).

By Oliver Lyttelton FULL REVIEW

Variety

Nov 1, 2018

In the close, doting way the camera caresses its stars, Been So Long certainly shows where it chief strengths lie: Coel and Kene may both capably handle their songs, but the film’s real music is in their faces, singing, silent or otherwise.

By Guy Lodge FULL REVIEW

The Guardian

Oct 14, 2018

Been So Long has a sweet-natured openness. It balances the tough realities of life in the city with the buoyant possibilities of romance isn’t easy, and succeeds a lot of the time. Michaela Coel is tremendous in the leading role.

By Peter Bradshaw FULL REVIEW

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Production Company BFI Film Fund, Film4, Greenacre Film

Release Date Oct 26, 2018

Duration 1 h 40 m

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Awards

British Independent Film Awards

• 1 Nomination

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Michaela Coel

Simone

Mya Lewis

Mandy

Arinzé Kene

Raymond

George MacKay

Gil

Jo Martin

Vivienne

Oliver Yhap

Ben

Sam Swann

Electronic Tag Man

Clare Perkins

Snowqueen

Jamila Wingett

Aravind

Ronke Adekoluejo

Yvonne

Tom Forbes

Conrad Styron

Rakie Ayola

Martina

Luke Norris

Barney

Frieda Thiel

Makeda

Sophia La Porta

Willesden

Anoushka Lucas

Magic Girl

Gemma Knight Jones

Backing Vocalist

Tasha Taylor Johnson

Backing Vocalist

Emma Kingston

Backing Vocalist

Genevieve Barr

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