7 Miles Out
| 7 Miles Out | |
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| Directed by | Carol Morley |
| Screenplay by | Carol Morley |
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| Produced by | Cairo Cannon |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Agnès Godard |
| Edited by | Raluca Petre |
| Music by | Carly Paradis |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
7 Miles Out is an upcoming British drama film directed by Carol Morley, starring Lucy Halliday, Aidan Gillen, and Gemma Whelan. Adaption of her semi-autobiographical eponymous novel, the film follows Anne, who, after losing her father in tragic circumstances, finds solace and trouble in the Manchester music scene of the 1970s and '80s.[1][2]
The film will have its world premiere at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival on 17 October 2026.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Lucy Halliday as Ann Westbourne
- Aidan Gillen as Ronald Westbourne
- Gemma Whelan as Bryn Westbourne
- Kasper Hilton-Hille as Scott Westbourne
- Hannah McIver as Susan Westbourne
- Clare Grogan as Pamela Ryan
- Elizabeth Meadows as vamp
- Daisy-Mai Foden as Helen Ash (11)
- Gracie Darlington
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In September 2025, it was reported that Carol Morley was developing a feature film adaptation of her semi-autobiographical novel 7 Miles Out. It was also reported that Cairo Cannon would produce the film under Cannon and Morley Productions. The film was expected to begin principal photography in November 2025, on location in Manchester.[1]
Filming
[edit]Shot entirely on location in Stockport, Greater Manchester, by cinematographer Agnès Godard, the film unfolds over seven years. Its backdrop traces the rise of post-punk influences, including the emergence of Joy Division and the formative energy of The Haçienda, and capturing period of music and the cultural pulse of the 1970s and '80s.[4]
Music
[edit]The film features a soundtrack that captures the musical spirit of the 1970s and 1980s, the very era in which its story unfolds.[5]
The songs performed in the film were written by Morley and Carly Paradis, with Paradis also composing the score. The songs by the Fall, Joy Division, New Order, Magazine, the Raincoats, Nico and the Durutti Column also feature in the film.[4]
Release
[edit]7 Miles Out will premiere at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival on 17 October 2026 in official competition.[6][7]
Accolades
[edit]| Award ceremony | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFI London Film Festival | 18 October 2026 | Best Film | 7 Miles Out | Pending | [8] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 K.J. Yossman (4 September 2025). "'Dreams of a Life' Filmmaker Carol Morley Set to Direct Adaptation of Her Novel '7 Miles Out' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ "Cast and credits of "7 Miles Out"". NR Magazine. 22 July 2026. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Georg Szalai (17 August 2026). "BFI London Film Fest Sets 10 Competition Titles, Including Hirokazu Kore-eda, Carol Morley Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- 1 2 Katz, David (19 August 2026). "'7 Miles Out' starring Aidan Gillen to compete at BFI London Film Festival". Irish Film and Television Network. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Whittock, Jesse (17 August 2026). "Hirokazu Kore-eda, Carol Morley & Lili Horvát In Competition At London Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Mona Tabbara (17 August 2026). "BFI London Film Festival competition lineup includes world premiere of Carol Morley's '7 Miles Out'". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ "7 Miles Out". BFI London Film Festival. 2 September 2026. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (17 August 2026). "London Film Festival Competition Lineup: Aimee Lou Wood's 'The Idiot(s),' Mackenzie Davis' Sci-Fi Romance 'My Notes on Mars,' Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Look Back' and More". Variety. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
External links
[edit]- 7 Miles Out at IMDb