Murdered for Being Different (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2017, Murdered for Being Different is a drama and crime film directed by Paul Andrew Williams, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama telling the true story of the murder of 20-year-old Sophie Lancaster in 2007, who was kicked to death in a park by a gang. Her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, was also severely beaten and put into a coma. The two of them were attacked because they were dressed as goths.
Who’s in it. Murdered for Being Different stars Abigail Lawrie as Sophie Lancaster, Nico Mirallegro as Rob Maltby, Chanel Cresswell as DC Steph Farley and Sally Lindsay as Tracey Maltby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Murdered for Being Different has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murdered for Being Different page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murdered for Being Different tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murdered for Being Different (2017)?
- In US, Murdered for Being Different is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murdered for Being Different worth watching?
- Murdered for Being Different holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murdered for Being Different?
- Murdered for Being Different stars Abigail Lawrie, Nico Mirallegro, Chanel Cresswell, Sally Lindsay and Sophie McShera.
- When was Murdered for Being Different released?
- Murdered for Being Different was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.