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Gas and Candles

199159mMovieComedyTV Movie

Black comedy play about two pensioners struggling to manage on an old-age pension and living in a high-rise block of flats.

DirectorAlvin Rakoff
WriterJimmy McGovern

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Cast · Directed by Alvin Rakoff

EDEdna Doré
Edna Doré
Betty
BP
Bert Parnaby
Bill
LSLeslie Sands
Leslie Sands
Tom
SOSimon Oates
Simon Oates
Politician
RB
Richard Braine
Journalist
RC
Rod Culbertson
Superintendent Benson
MJMark Lewis Jones
Mark Lewis Jones
Constable Davis
KB
Kenneth Bryans
Assassin
FE
Freddie Earlle
Bus Driver
PK
Patricia Kane
Mrs Betchley
EC
Elspeth Cameron
Tom's Wife
RB
Rachel Boyd
Girl in Chemist Shop

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Gas and Candles — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Gas and Candles?

Gas and Candles isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Gas and Candles on Netflix?

No, Gas and Candles is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Gas and Candles on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Gas and Candles isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Gas and Candles for free?

Gas and Candles isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Gas and Candles?

Gas and Candles hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 19, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.