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Presented as the work of a French TV crew sent to cover the Bobby Sands 1981 hunger strike, '81 is, in fact, a fictional look at two Belfast families: one catholic and nationalist, one protestant and unionist.

DirectorStephen Burke
WriterStephen Burke

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Cast · Directed by Stephen Burke

RHRobert Hickey
Robert Hickey
Tommy Friel
LRLalor Roddy
Lalor Roddy
Bernard Friel

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81 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 81?

81 isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is 81 on Netflix?

No, 81 is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is 81 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, 81 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch 81 for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for 81?

81 hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 19, 1996. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.