News: Bluebell Films to release ‘Boston Kickout’ on Limited Edition 4K, digital, and a special screening

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Hello, this is Dom…

From Bluebell Films, the 90s classic – Boston Kickout – will be released on Limted Edition 4K/Blu-ray on 24th November, preceded by a special screening on 20th October and digital on 25th October. Here’s what they had to say:

It’s time to kick out the jams as seminal ‘90s British classic Boston Kickout is back in a brand-new stunning 4K edition, painstakingly restored under the supervision of the director himself Paul Hills.  To celebrate its 30th Anniversary, the film will receive a special one night only screening and a fantastic home release.

Boston Kickout –  the award-winning autobiographical feature from renowned director Paul Hills –features a young cast of great British talent including John Simm, Marc Warren, Andrew Lincoln and Emer McCourt,who have all gone on to stellar careers as internationally acclaimed stars, and if that’s not enough to pique your interest, there’s an awe-inspiring ‘90s soundtrack featuring some of the biggest and best bands around: The Stones RosesPrimal Scream and Oasis.

Making its World Premiere in October 1995, the film went on to receive worldwide acclaim on its general release across the globe, garnering awards galore and now, 30 years on, the film will receive a Special one night only screening and Q & A at London’s Picturehouse Central on 20 October 2025.  Ticket info: http://bit.ly/3VcmTCo

This will be followed by a barnstorming new Limited Editon 4K/Blu-ray Box Set on 3 November 2025, courtesy of Bluebell Films. The set comes complete with a slew of special features including new director’s commentary, a never seen before short film by Paul Hills, film poster, postcards and more. Please see full list below. The film will also be available on digital from 25 October and standard DVD and Blu-ray on 17 November.

Synopsis

In the ‘80s Phil’s father up-and-moved the family from an inner-city slum to Stevenage, in the hope of a brighter future. Now it’s the early ‘90s and that dream has crumbled.  Phil (Simm) and his friends have left school and find themselves falling into a bewildering world of unemployment, violence and drug abuse.

Then, Ted (Andrew Lincoln) disappears, Steve (Richard Hanson) is trying to live up to his parents’ expectations with a proper job and loved-up Matt (Nathan Valente) gets engaged, leaving Phil out on a limb.

Alienated from his friends and unhappy with his life, Phil gets involved with Steve’s wrongun’ brother Robert (Marc Warren), a dangerously incompetent villain who is forever planning his one ‘big job’ that’ll change his fortunes.

Now he’s trapped between two worlds – the criminal and the banal. When his cousin Shona (McCourt) turns up, it gives Phil the kick up the butt he needs. It’s time to make big changes, but on the horizon there’s momentous decisions to make…

It’s Boston Kickout or bust in this bangin’ British thriller that takes you back to the ‘90s for a rite of passage thrill ride.

Many thanks to Aim Publicity and Bluebell Films for providing the images above.

Dom.

For John.


This article’s featured image: By Source, Bluebell Films, Fair Use

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