Rye Lane Romantic Comedy
Get ready to fall in love with Rye Lane, a romantic comedy that will capture your heart with its bold and colourful aesthetic. Director Raine Allen-Miller's feature debut is a delightful story of two young people who meet by chance and discover each other's secrets.
Dir: Raine Allen-Miller
Cast: David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah, Poppy Allen-Quarmby, Simon Manyonda, Benjamin Sarpong-Broni, Karene Peter, Malcolm Atobrah, Alice Hewkin
82 mins · 2023 · United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert 15 · English
IMDb 7.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 82/100 · TMDB 7/10 · Trakt 75%
Awards: Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards. 6 wins & 36 nominations total
On Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton will screen Rye Lane, a 2023 British romantic comedy film directed by Raine Allen-Miller. The film tells the story of two twenty-somethings, Dom and Yas, who connect over the course of an eventful day in South London, helping each other deal with their past relationships and potentially restoring their faith in romance. Starring David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, this 94-minute film is a feel-good story with energy and vividly multi-coloured shots.
Rye Lane has received widespread critical acclaim, with a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 82 out of 100 on Metacritic. The film has also been nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards and has won 6 awards out of 36 nominations. Critics have praised the film's originality, direction, and performances, with many considering it a fresh addition to the romantic comedy genre.
The film's viewers have also been charmed by its quirky and creative storytelling, with many praising the chemistry between the leads and the beautiful cinematography. With a runtime of 94 minutes and a certificate of 15, Rye Lane is a romantic comedy that will leave you feeling hopeful and delighted. TICKETS: on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
justen · 9/10
Incredibly charming and filled with gorgeous shots. The leads overflow with chemistry and it’s such a lovely, perfect little romcom
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Lee Brown Barrow · 7/10
Romantic movies aren't my thing but this quirky offering is actually quite delighful.
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amusedmind · 10/10
a beautiful, funny and creative love story. adding it to a list of my favorites already.
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xxkehs · 8/10
Super cute movie, definitely a must watch of British rom-com. They were absolutely lovely!
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RyeZoo · 7/10
My biggest takeaway is…… damn I loved the sets and cinematography! The story is cute and feel good. It’s a solid time watching these two spend the small amount of time they do together. This is a movie I wouldn’t be opposed to rewatching again!
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miguelreina · 7/10
[Disney+] Romcom that turns out to be more charming than it may at first seem, as the characters develop and their environments are built. In the end, this day in London of revelations, meetings and vindication of traditional businesses in the progressively more gentrified neighborhoods, works thanks to a style that seems so uncomfortable with the category of romantic comedy that it tries to distort it with anamorphic cameras and fisheye wide…
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milxsmoralxs
such a creative, lovely, cute and beautiful movie! i loved the cinematography and the construction of the relationship between yas and dom! laugh hard with them!
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Van Nyx
Cute and funny with beautiful cinematography. A rom-com I actually enjoy is a rarity, so this gets a 7/10. Points deducted for being unnecessarily cheeky 😉 could have done without it.
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