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Love on the Dole

5.919411h 34mMovieDrama

Depressing and realistic family drama about the struggles of unemployment and poverty in 1930s Lancashire. The 20-year-old Kerr gives an emotionally charged performance as Hardcastle, one of the cotton workers trying to make life better.…

DirectorJohn Baxter
WritersBarbara K. Emary·Rollo Gamble
ProducerJohn Baxter

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 4 other countries

Love on the Dole isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Guernsey, Spain, United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Baxter

DKDeborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
Sally
CEClifford Evans
Clifford Evans
Larry
GCGeorge Carney
George Carney
Mr. Hardcastle
MMMary Merrall
Mary Merrall
Mrs. Hardcastle
GHGeoffrey Hibbert
Geoffrey Hibbert
Harry
JHJoyce Howard
Joyce Howard
Helen
FCFrank Cellier
Frank Cellier
Sam Grundy
MWMartin Walker
Martin Walker
Ned Narkey
MOMaire O'Neill
Maire O'Neill
Mrs. Dorbell
IV
Iris Vandeleur
Mrs. Nattle
MAMarie Ault
Marie Ault
Mrs. Jike
MRMarjorie Rhodes
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Bull

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Love on the Dole — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Love on the Dole?

Love on the Dole isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Spain, United Kingdom and Guernsey and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Love on the Dole on Netflix?

No, Love on the Dole is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Love on the Dole on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Love on the Dole isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Love on the Dole for free?

Love on the Dole isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.