Laurence Olivier: A Life poster
Where to stream

Laurence Olivier: A Life

10.019822h 35mMovieDocumentary

A multi-award winning biography covering the life and career of legendary screen and stage actor/director Laurence Olivier.

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Laurence Olivier: A Life was released on October 24, 1982 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast

LOLaurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Self
RRRalph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Self
JGJohn Gielgud
John Gielgud
Self
VLVivien Leigh
Vivien Leigh
Self ( Archive footage )
WWWilliam Wyler
William Wyler
Self
DJDouglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Self
JO
John Osborne
Self
JPJoan Plowright
Joan Plowright
Self
JEJill Esmond
Jill Esmond
Self ( Archive footage)
MBMelvyn Bragg
Melvyn Bragg
Self (Interviewer )
PAPeggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
Self

More from Laurence Olivier · Lead actor

Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 · 6.1
Omnibus
Omnibus
1967 · 7.2
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969 · 7.0
Spartacus
Spartacus
1960 · 7.5
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
1977 · 7.8
The World at War
The World at War
1973 · 8.3
A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far
1977 · 7.2
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
1939 · 7.2
Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
1981 · 6.9
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
1968 · 7.4
See all fromLaurence Olivier

More from Ralph Richardson · Co-star actor

Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 · 6.1
ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
1972 · 6.5
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
1977 · 7.8
Watership Down
Watership Down
1978 · 7.2
Time Bandits
Time Bandits
1981 · 6.6
Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago
1965 · 7.6
Wagner
Wagner
1983 · 6.8
Rollerball
Rollerball
1975 · 6.3
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain
1969 · 6.8
See all fromRalph Richardson

More like this

Sidney
Sidney
2022 · 7.0
I Know That Voice
I Know That Voice
2014 · 7.1
Looking for Richard
Looking for Richard
1996 · 6.8
Gilbert
Gilbert
2017 · 6.7
Come See Me in the Good Light
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.2
Love, Marilyn
Love, Marilyn
2013 · 6.5
I Am Heath Ledger
I Am Heath Ledger
2017 · 7.4
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
1978 · 7.7
Return
Return
2023 · 6.8
28 Up
28 Up
1984 · 7.5
Downloaded
Downloaded
2013 · 6.5
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
2003 · 6.9

Laurence Olivier: A Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Laurence Olivier: A Life?

Laurence Olivier: A Life isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Laurence Olivier: A Life on Netflix?

No, Laurence Olivier: A Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Laurence Olivier: A Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Laurence Olivier: A Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Laurence Olivier: A Life for free?

Laurence Olivier: A Life 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 Laurence Olivier: A Life?

Laurence Olivier: A Life hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 12, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.