Jessie Buckley and Lesley Manville’s “excellent” British period drama is now streaming on the BBC

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I was so excited to finally watch Misbehaviour! It’s a really fun British comedy-drama, and I’m a huge fan of both Jessie Buckley – she was amazing in Hamnet – and Lesley Manville, who I’ve loved in things like Sherwood and The Crown. Good news is, it’s now streaming on BBC iPlayer after being on TV this week!

The film takes place in 1970 and tells the story of a group involved with the Women’s Liberation Movement. They decide to disrupt the Miss World competition, and the movie explores the consequences of their actions.

The film features a talented cast including Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keeley Hawes, Phyllis Logan, Greg Kinnear, and Rhys Ifans.

The film Misbehaviour received very positive reviews, earning an 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 104 reviews.

According to The Guardian, this strange but true story from pop culture is uniquely British in its humor and is told with a lot of charm and fun. The film effectively shows how the people involved were both intensely dedicated to what they were doing and hilariously absurd, much like the comedy troupe Monty Python.

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The San Jose Mercury News described the production as lively and very enjoyable, particularly highlighting the compelling scenes between mothers and daughters.

In a review for the Chicago Sun-Times, Richard Roeper praised Misbehaviour for balancing silly humor, subtle wit, and more serious, emotional scenes. He noted that while the film is generally lighthearted and funny, it doesn’t shy away from addressing the important issues beneath the surface.

Director Philippa Lowthorpe skillfully blends factual events with fictional dialogue and creative filmmaking techniques, thanks to a strong script by Gaby Chiappe and Rebecca Frayn.

Over on IMDb, the film has a more mixed reception from viewers, at an average score of 6.4/10.

One viewer who loved the film described it as a compelling story about different approaches to fighting injustice, and how people working towards similar goals sometimes clash. They also praised the acting and noted that the film’s moments of humor didn’t detract from its serious message.

You can currently watch Misbehaviour on BBC iPlayer, but it will only be available for the next 26 days.

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2026-04-10 15:49