Golden Boy Screening
A young man's life is turned upside down as he navigates the darker side of ambition and identity. Director Sam Yates brings this classic tale to life with a talented cast, including Josh O'Connor.
Dir: Stoney Westmoreland
Cast: Mark Elias, Lex Medlin, Logan Donovan, Paul Culos, Kimberly Westbrook, Armin Shimerman, Kevin Will, Patricia Mizen
105 mins · 2018 · English
IMDb 6.3/10
Awards: 2 wins
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
6 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)
Josh O'Connor is known for his captivating performances, and his latest role in Golden Boy is no exception. The film is a searing revival of Clifford Odets' American classic, set in 1930s New York, where a young violinist is lured into the world of professional boxing.
What is the film about? The story follows Joe Bonaparte as he navigates the challenges of his new career, facing moderate bad language, injury detail, discrimination, and threat along the way. The film explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success, all set to the sound of a live string quartet.
How was the film received? The film has received a score of 6.3/10 on IMDb, based on 54 votes, and has won 2 awards. Viewers have noted that the film's themes of trust, seduction, betrayal, and redemption are universal and thought-provoking.
Where can I see the film? The screening of Golden Boy will take place at Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater, Greenhithe, on Friday, 6 November 2026, and will run until Friday, 20 November 2026. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
CinemaSerf · 6/10
“James” (Mark Elias) is down on his luck when casual acquaintance “Houston” (Logan Donovan) suggests that he might make a decent living working the park at night. That doesn’t prove very successful but on his way home, he encounters the wealthy “CQ” (Lex Medlin) whom he’d done some grocery deliveries for before. This man takes pity on the lad and invites him back to stay at his, platonically and no strings, until he gets on his feet. It all goes…
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