WISH YOU WERE HERE (1987)

Original UK Quad Cinema Poster

Emily Lloyd’s Explosive Breakthrough Performance

A superb original 1987 UK Quad for the critically acclaimed British coming-of-age drama Wish You Were Here, featuring the unforgettable breakout performance by Emily Lloyd.

Beautifully designed with its windswept seaside imagery, muted pastel tones and bold handwritten-style title artwork, this poster perfectly captures the rebellious, melancholic energy of one of the most celebrated British films of the 1980s.

🎬 Film Details

• Title: Wish You Were Here
• Year: 1987
• Director: David Leland
• Starring: Emily Lloyd, Tom Bell, Geoffrey Hutchings
• Country: United Kingdom

Premiering to huge acclaim at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival, the film launched Emily Lloyd to international attention and became a defining British independent film of the decade.

⭐ Poster Highlights

• Original UK theatrical release quad
• Classic late-80s British arthouse cinema design
• Features iconic seaside image of Emily Lloyd
• Includes rave review quotes from Cosmopolitan, Time and You Magazine
• Soft atmospheric photography with striking red title typography
• A standout display piece for collectors of British cinema memorabilia

🎥 Cultural Importance

Wish You Were Here became one of the most talked-about British films of the late 1980s thanks to its raw honesty, dark humour and fearless central performance.

Emily Lloyd’s portrayal of rebellious teenager Lynda earned widespread critical praise and instantly established her as one of Britain’s brightest young acting talents.

The film remains a cult favourite of British independent cinema.

🖼️ Design Appeal

This quad has a wonderfully understated visual style:

• muted seaside greys and pastel tones
• atmospheric coastal imagery
• bold handwritten red title treatment
• classic British arthouse poster aesthetic

A striking and emotional piece that displays beautifully framed.

📌 Poster Details

• Year: 1987
• Country: UK
• Format: Original UK Quad
• Size: Approx. 30 x 40 inches
• Condition: Rare rolled version with light age and handling wear consistent with original theatrical use. Single Sided and listed in Very Fine condition.

A scarce and highly collectible original British cinema poster from one of the defining UK independent films of the 1980s.