Close up of a young Indian man stood outside of the laundrette he owns. He is wearing a grey suit with a black and white tie.

My Beautiful Laundrette: 40th Anniversary

About My Beautiful Laundrette: 40th Anniversary

Set in the Pakistani community of London, My Beautiful Laundrette follows the fortunes of handsome young Omar (Saeed Jaffrey) who, together with his English friend Johnny (Daniel Day-Lewis), takes over a run-down laundrette given to him by his rich uncle. Together they transform it into a gaudy, neon-lit palace complete with muzak and video screens. Against a background of racial tension and poverty in the rough London suburb, their own relationship, portrayed with tenderness and passion, blossoms to love.

Booking info

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Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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