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Murdered by My Boyfriend

  • TV Movie
  • 2014
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1K
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Georgina Campbell, Royce Pierreson, and Stephanie Hyam in Murdered by My Boyfriend (2014)
Drama

The true story of what happens to a teenage girl when she falls in love with the wrong man. The love story turns dark and sinister when the charming stranger seeks to dominate every aspect o... Read allThe true story of what happens to a teenage girl when she falls in love with the wrong man. The love story turns dark and sinister when the charming stranger seeks to dominate every aspect of the young woman's life.The true story of what happens to a teenage girl when she falls in love with the wrong man. The love story turns dark and sinister when the charming stranger seeks to dominate every aspect of the young woman's life.

  • Director
    • Paul Andrew Williams
  • Writer
    • Regina Moriarty
  • Stars
    • Georgina Campbell
    • Royce Pierreson
    • Cassie Bancroft
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Andrew Williams
    • Writer
      • Regina Moriarty
    • Stars
      • Georgina Campbell
      • Royce Pierreson
      • Cassie Bancroft
    • 11User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Georgina Campbell
    Georgina Campbell
    • Ashley
    Royce Pierreson
    Royce Pierreson
    • Reece
    Cassie Bancroft
    Cassie Bancroft
    • Jo
    Caroline Bartleet
    • Policewoman
    Simona Brown
    Simona Brown
    • Kim
    Daniel Ezra
    Daniel Ezra
    • Joseph
    • (as Daniel Erza)
    Kate Hardie
    Kate Hardie
    • Mum
    Stephanie Hyam
    Stephanie Hyam
    • Lauren
    Karl Jackson
    • Jamie
    Viola Johnson
    • Jasmine
    Lolly Jones
    Lolly Jones
    • Party Organiser
    • (as Lorna Jones)
    Monty Jones
    • Student
    David Keeling
    • Policeman
    Sally Ann Matthews
    • Neighbour
    Laura McAlpine
    Laura McAlpine
    • Shop Manager
    Jade Monet
    • Becky
    Monique Sian Mundle
    • Sabrina
    • (as Monique Mundle)
    Esther Niles
    Esther Niles
    • Michaela
    • Director
      • Paul Andrew Williams
    • Writer
      • Regina Moriarty
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    6Prismark10

    A portrait of an abusive relationship

    Murdered by my boyfriend is based on true facts. The title actually gives the game away.

    It is a harrowing drama especially when things get ugly. The drama is about a relationship between Ashley, a 17 year old college student who meets a slightly older boy Reece at a party. Reece is nice, charming and they both get together. That is day one of the relationship.

    We see the couple at various points in the time-line, when Ashley gets pregnant she realises that Reece is a control freak. Always wanting to know what she is up to, trying to control her. Eventually Reece also becomes violent, lashing out on Ashley. Her friends discover bruises and she is reluctant to leave. The police are called but at first Ashley is reluctant to say anything.

    When Ashley discovers that Reece might be cheating on her, he manages to manipulate things and spin it around leaving Ashley confused. Even when violent he seems to have power over her to keep her with him.

    Eventually Ashley does throw him out but Reece gets more manic and still harasses her to no ends.

    The final scenes are harrowing and Reece was sent to jail for 15 years which was increased later to 20 years.

    The drama is well acted by Georgina Campbell and Royce Pierreson. The story was based on interviews with friends and family of the real life victim. It shows how women can be trapped in a spiralling circle where thy are reluctant to leave their partners because they are so emotionally traumatised and unable to make any of their own decisions because they have been so manipulated. Even if they leave they are still stalked and harassed.
    6laurie_1910

    Ok but could have been better

    My mom put this film on for me after escaping a horrific relationship. I think its a very interesting film, but could have been better. I think its a bit clumsy at times. The film could have explored more of the psychological abuse, coercive control etc, though it did touch on gaslighting somewhat. Great acting though, it cannot be faulted.
    8lolly67

    Tragic

    I have never been physically abused, but I try and understand why most don't/won't/leave. I think this unfortunate true story was well done. As usual, in my opinion, nothing is done by the police until after the abused is killed. This has been what I've seen in my 50+ years of life. I am extremely sad, and angry, that such a beautiful, loving, vivacious woman had her life cut short. My prayers are with her daughter and family. I keep praying one day this cycle can be stopped.
    10bowlyear

    So disturbing

    So disturbing but absolutely brilliant acting this true story played on my mind for a long time it is definitely a must watch if you can stand the brutality and eeriness that is a true story
    10banemetd

    Heartbreaking

    A truly heartbreaking and true story of a young girl who loved the wrong man. Beautifully written and acted. Georgina Campbell gave a very well deserved Bafta performance as Ashley who gave her heart to Reece, magnificently played by Royce Pierreson, the very wrong man. The family of 'Ashley' were so brave in allowing her story to be told, which is being shown to young people to help educate them to the dangers of coercive, controlling and ultimately lethal relationships. Brave and truly heartbreaking 💔

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      The real "Ashley" lived in Nottingham UK. The real "Reece" will serve at least 20 years on a life sentence. It was raised from 15, after his appeal of the sentence in The Court of Appeal, due to the level of violence and use of an ironing board as a weapon.
    • Quotes

      Ashley: [voice over] This is where my story ends. It started when I fell in love, but it is not a love story.

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • This Is Not a Love Story
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color

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