Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Sep 10, 2021

1h 55m

★ 6.3

The true story that became a musical sensation.

Overview

Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in—instead of pursuing a "real" career he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

New Regency Pictures

Warp Films

Film4 Productions

Regency Enterprises

Everybody's Talking About Jamie Trailers

Cast

Jamie New

Max Harwood

Margaret New

Sarah Lancashire

Pritti Pasha

Lauren Patel

Miss Hedge

Sharon Horgan

Hugo Battersby / Loco Chanelle

Richard E. Grant

Ray

Shobna Gulati

Jamie's Dad

Ralph Ineson

Iman Masood

Adeel Akhtar

Dean Paxton

Samuel Bottomley

Young Loco Chanelle

John McCrea

Cheryl

Charlotte Salt

Mrs. Cardwell

Rita May

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