Hanif Kureishi
Known for: Writing
Born: December 5, 1954
Place of birth: London, England, UK
Hanif Kureishi CBE (born December 5, 1954) is an English playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker, novelist and short story writer. The themes of his work have touched on topics of race, nationalism, immigration, and sexuality. In 2008, The Times named Kureishi in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".
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Filmography
22 movies · 4 TV shows, newest first
7.9
Bowie: The Final Act
2025
NR
In My Own Words
2024
NR
In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi
2024
7.0
Remembers…
2022
8.5
Reel Britannia
2022
NR
My Beautiful Laundrette
2020
8.0
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
2020
NR
Hanif Kureishi Interview
2015
6.2
Le Week-End
2013
6.0
David Bowie Is Happening Now
2013
5.5
Heavy Rain
2010NR
Weddings and Beheadings
2007
6.6
Venus
2006
7.5
Andrew and Jeremy Get Married
2005
6.0
The Mother
2003
6.2
Intimacy
2001
5.4
The Escort
1999
5.0
My Son the Fanatic
1997
5.9
The Buddha of Suburbia
1993
10.0
Black and White in Colour
1992
5.9
London Kills Me
1991
5.7
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
1987NR
Tears
1986NR
Rage
1986NR
Laughter
1986
6.7
My Beautiful Laundrette
1985