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Defence of the Realm

6.419861h 36mPGMovieActionThriller

A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams…

DirectorDavid Drury
WriterMartin Stellman
ProducersRobin Douet·Lynda Myles

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Cast · Directed by David Drury

GBGabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne
Nicholas 'Nick' Mullen
GSGreta Scacchi
Greta Scacchi
Nina Beckman
DEDenholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Vernon Bayliss
IBIan Bannen
Ian Bannen
Dennis Markham
FMFulton Mackay
Fulton Mackay
Victor Kingsbrook
BPBill Paterson
Bill Paterson
Jack Macleod
DCDavid Calder
David Calder
Harry Champion
FTFrederick Treves
Frederick Treves
Arnold Reece
RCRobbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane
Leo McAskey
SWSteven Woodcock
Steven Woodcock
Steven Dyce
GFGraham Fletcher-Cook
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Mickey Parker
ALAnnabel Leventon
Annabel Leventon
Trudy Markham

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Defence of the Realm — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Defence of the Realm?

Defence of the Realm is streaming on Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Defence of the Realm on Netflix?

No, Defence of the Realm is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is Defence of the Realm on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Defence of the Realm isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Defence of the Realm for free?

Defence of the Realm is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.