London Is Drowning poster
Where to stream

London Is Drowning

19811h 15mMovieDramaTV Movie

A fictional look at what might happen if the Thames were to flood before completion of the Thames Barrier at the end of 1982. A series of freak weather conditions coincide and there is a real possibility that the Thames will flood as a surge tide is racing down the East Coast.

DirectorMartyn Friend
WriterGraham Williams
ProducerChris Cherry

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

London Is Drowning was released on October 27, 1981 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Martyn Friend

DNDavid Neal
David Neal
Walter Dodds
GRGeorge Roubicek
George Roubicek
Pieter
ST
Susan Tracy
Clare
CP
Clifford Parrish
Thompson
AWArthur Whybrow
Arthur Whybrow
Dad
EB
Elizabeth Bradley
Mum
VD
Veronica Doran
Joyce
CP
Colin Prockter
Arthur
KS
Keith Smith
Harry
AHAnthony Heaton
Anthony Heaton
Gerry
DM
Daniel Mitchell
Tommy Woods
DMDouglas McFerran
Douglas McFerran
Frank

More from David Neal · Lead actor

Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989 · 8.2
Doctor Who
Doctor Who
1963 · 7.9
Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
Crown Court
Crown Court
1972 · 5.7
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · 5.2
The Bill
The Bill
1984 · 6.8
Blake's 7
Blake's 7
1978 · 7.3
The Professionals
The Professionals
1977 · 7.6
Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
1987 · 7.9
Playhouse
Playhouse
1974 · 7.0
See all fromDavid Neal

More from George Roubicek · Co-star actor

Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
The Avengers
The Avengers
1961 · 7.8
Star Wars
Star Wars
1977 · 8.2
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · 5.2
The Saint
The Saint
1962 · 7.4
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
1964 · 5.2
Bergerac
Bergerac
1981 · 7.0
Maigret
Maigret
1960 · 7.1
Theatre 625
Theatre 625
1964 · 7.2
The Champions
The Champions
1968 · 6.5
See all fromGeorge Roubicek

More from Martyn Friend · Director

Emmerdale
Emmerdale
1972 · 4.3
Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
Silent Witness
Silent Witness
1996 · 7.6
New Tricks
New Tricks
2004 · 7.3
Bergerac
Bergerac
1981 · 7.0
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975 · 7.1
Wycliffe
Wycliffe
1994 · 6.8
Screen One
Screen One
1989 · 7.2
The Onedin Line
The Onedin Line
1971 · 7.0
Softly Softly: Task Force
Softly Softly: Task Force
1969 · 6.0
See all fromMartyn Friend

More like this

TalhotBlond
TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3
SAS: Red Notice
SAS: Red Notice
2021 · 5.8
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015 · 6.4
Girl in the Box
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7
Starving in Suburbia
Starving in Suburbia
2014 · 6.5
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding
2003 · 6.0
Cheaters
Cheaters
2000 · 6.3
Ray Donovan: The Movie
Ray Donovan: The Movie
2022 · 6.8
Witness Protection
Witness Protection
1999 · 6.3
Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park
2007 · 6.1
American Son
American Son
2019 · 6.0
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
2015 · 6.6

London Is Drowning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams London Is Drowning?

London Is Drowning isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is London Is Drowning on Netflix?

No, London Is Drowning is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is London Is Drowning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, London Is Drowning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch London Is Drowning for free?

London Is Drowning 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 London Is Drowning?

London Is Drowning 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 15, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.