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Let Him Have It

6.719911h 55mMovieDrama

In 1950s England, slow-witted Derek Bentley falls in with a group of petty criminals led by Chris Craig, a teenager with a fondness for American gangster films. Chris and Derek's friendship leads to their involvement in the true case which would forever shake England's belief in capital punishment.

DirectorPeter Medak
WritersRobert Wade·Neal Purvis
ProducersRobert Warr·Luc Roeg

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Medak

CEChristopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston
Derek Bentley
PRPaul Reynolds
Paul Reynolds
Christopher Craig
TCTom Courtenay
Tom Courtenay
William Bentley
EAEileen Atkins
Eileen Atkins
Lilian Bentley
ICIain Cuthbertson
Iain Cuthbertson
Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe
TBTom Bell
Tom Bell
Fairfax
CRClive Revill
Clive Revill
Pierrepoint
STSerena Scott Thomas
Serena Scott Thomas
Stella
CHClare Holman
Clare Holman
Iris Bentley
MMMark McGann
Mark McGann
Niven Craig
BT
Bert Tyler-Moore
Vincent Montgomery
JDJack Deam
Jack Deam
Terry Stringer

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Let Him Have It — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Let Him Have It on Netflix?

No, Let Him Have It is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Let Him Have It on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Let Him Have It isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Let Him Have It for free?

Let Him Have It isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.