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Letters from Baghdad

6.720171h 35mMovieDocumentary

Gertrude Bell, the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day, shaped the destiny of Iraq after WWI in ways that still reverberate today.

DirectorsSabine Krayenbühl·Zeva Oelbaum
ProducersTilda Swinton·Ruedi Gerber

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 5 other countries

Letters from Baghdad isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, Guernsey, Ireland, United Kingdom and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Sabine Krayenbühl

TSTilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Gertrude Bell (voice)
AAAdam Astill
Adam Astill
Sgt. Frank Stafford
TCTom Chadbon
Tom Chadbon
Sir Valentine 'Domnul' Chirol
SCSimon Chandler
Simon Chandler
David Hogarth
JDJoanna David
Joanna David
Janet Courtney
AE
Anthony Edridge
Sir Arnold 'A.T.' Wilson
AHAmed Hashimi
Amed Hashimi
Suleiman Faidhi
AHAndrew Havill
Andrew Havill
Sir Percy Cox
MHMichael Higgs
Michael Higgs
General Sir Gilbert Clayton
HKHayat Kamille
Hayat Kamille
Mme. Jamil Zadeh
RLRose Leslie
Rose Leslie
Young Gertrude Bell (voice)

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Letters from Baghdad — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Letters from Baghdad?

Letters from Baghdad isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, United Kingdom and Guernsey and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Letters from Baghdad on Netflix?

No, Letters from Baghdad is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Letters from Baghdad on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Letters from Baghdad isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Letters from Baghdad for free?

Letters from Baghdad isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.