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The Deal

6.820031h 30mMovieComedyDramaRomance

It is approaching an election in the UK when the leader of the Labour party, John Smith, suffers another in a line of heart attacks and dies. With the leadership campaign about to start the clear choice appears to be Gordon Brown, a stanch…

DirectorStephen Frears
WriterPeter Morgan
ProducersAndy Harries·Christine Langan

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

The Deal isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Netherlands. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Stephen Frears

DMDavid Morrissey
David Morrissey
Gordon Brown
MB
Matt Blair
Ed Balls
MSMichael Sheen
Michael Sheen
Tony Blair
DFDexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher
Charlie Whelan
FKFrank Kelly
Frank Kelly
John Smith
SMStuart McQuarrie
Stuart McQuarrie
Scottish MP 1
IHIan Hanmore
Ian Hanmore
Scottish MP 2
PRPaul Rhys
Paul Rhys
Peter Mandelson
SBStuart Bowman
Stuart Bowman
Journalist 1
GKGordon Kennedy
Gordon Kennedy
John Brown
EBElizabeth Berrington
Elizabeth Berrington
Cherie Blair
DNDavid Nicholls
David Nicholls
Production Asst

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The Deal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Deal?

The Deal isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Netherlands. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Deal on Netflix?

No, The Deal is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Deal on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Deal isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Deal for free?

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

Is The Deal based on a true story?

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