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Cromwell

6.619702h 20mGMovieDramaHistoryWar

Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure, Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religion and politics that will result in the English Civil War.

DirectorKen Hughes
WriterKen Hughes
ProducerIrving Allen

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ken Hughes

RHRichard Harris
Richard Harris
Oliver Cromwell
AGAlec Guinness
Alec Guinness
King Charles I
RMRobert Morley
Robert Morley
The Earl of Manchester
DTDorothy Tutin
Dorothy Tutin
Queen Henrietta Maria
FFFrank Finlay
Frank Finlay
John Carter
TDTimothy Dalton
Timothy Dalton
Prince Rupert
PWPatrick Wymark
Patrick Wymark
The Earl of Strafford
PMPatrick Magee
Patrick Magee
Hugh Peters
NSNigel Stock
Nigel Stock
Sir Edward Hyde
PHPatrick Holt
Patrick Holt
Captain Lundsford
CGCharles Gray
Charles Gray
The Earl of Essex
MJMichael Jayston
Michael Jayston
Henry Ireton

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Cromwell — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cromwell?

Cromwell isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Cromwell on Netflix?

No, Cromwell is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Cromwell on Amazon Prime Video?

Cromwell isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Cromwell for free?

Cromwell isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Cromwell based on a true story?

Yes — Cromwell is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).