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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

7.020021h 38mMovieCrimeDrama

James Bolam portrays serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman in this made-for-TV drama. The film follows the story of Shipman, a general practitioner who throughout his career is believed to have killed as many as 250 of his patients. When the…

DirectorRoger Bamford
WriterMicheal Eaton
ProducersNick Finnis·Keith Richardson

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 2 other countries

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Roger Bamford

JBJames Bolam
James Bolam
Harold Shipman
JHJames Hazeldine
James Hazeldine
DI Stan Egerton
OP
Olive Pendleton
Kathleen Grundy
VW
Veda Warwick
May Clarke
JP
Jacqueline Pilton
Primrose Shipman
PGPeter Gunn
Peter Gunn
DS John Ashley
CK
Clare Kerrigan
Julie
MM
Mary MacLeod
Ivy Lomas
SFSiobhan Finneran
Siobhan Finneran
Kathleen Adanski
ARAlan Rothwell
Alan Rothwell
Alan Massey
TMTony Melody
Tony Melody
Len Fellows
CM
Colin Meredith
Brian Burgess

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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria and Germany. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death on Netflix?

No, Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Harold Shipman: Doctor Death isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Harold Shipman: Doctor Death for free?

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death based on a true story?

Yes — Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).