Blinded by the Light (2019)
Kernel Score: 76% · 601 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2019-08-09
Runtime: 117 minutes
Where to watch Blinded by the Light
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher’s Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family, and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen.
Blinded by the Light parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Blinded by the Light is a PG-13 coming-of-age drama about a British-Asian teenager in 1980s Thatcher-era England finding his voice through Bruce Springsteen's music.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Gurinder Chadha
Cast
- Viveik Kalra as Javed
- Nell Williams as Eliza
- Hayley Atwell as Ms Clay
- Kulvinder Ghir as Malik
- Aaron Phagura as Roops
- Dean-Charles Chapman as Matt
- Meera Ganatra as Noor
- Nikita Mehta as Shazia
- Tara Divina as Yasmeen
- Rob Brydon as Matt's Dad
Blinded by the Light FAQ
Is Blinded by the Light good?
Blinded by the Light has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 601 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Blinded by the Light?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Blinded by the Light OK for kids?
Blinded by the Light is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Blinded by the Light is a PG-13 coming-of-age drama about a British-Asian teenager in 1980s Thatcher-era England finding his voice through Bruce Springsteen's music.
What movies are like Blinded by the Light?
If you liked Blinded by the Light, try Moxie, I Swear, The Breakfast Club and My Brother Chases Dinosaurs.