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McLibel

6.720051h 25mMovieDocumentary

A deep dive into the historic 1997–2005 libel lawsuit, wherein fast-food conglomerate McDonald's sued environmental activists Helen Steel and David Morris over a critical factsheet. It became the longest trial in English legal history and a major free-speech PR disaster for the corporation.

DirectorsFranny Armstrong·Ken Loach
ProducersFranny Armstrong·Peter Armstrong

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OVIDOVID
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Franny Armstrong

HS
Helen Steel
Self
DM
Dave Morris
Self
BABruce Alexander
Bruce Alexander
Richard Rampton QC
PDPip Donaghy
Pip Donaghy
David Walker
IF
Ian Flintoff
David Green
ODOliver Ford Davies
Oliver Ford Davies
Dr. Arnott
RHRichard Hope
Richard Hope
Judge
WHWilliam Hope
William Hope
Guardian Newspaper Representative
LM
Linda McGuire
Today Newspaper Representative
NMNick Miles
Nick Miles
Channel 4 Representative
FPFred Pearson
Fred Pearson
Sid Nicholson
MTMalcolm Tierney
Malcolm Tierney
Ed Oakley

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McLibel — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams McLibel?

McLibel is streaming on OVID in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is McLibel on Netflix?

No, McLibel is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on OVID.

Is McLibel on Amazon Prime Video?

No, McLibel isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on OVID instead.

Where can I watch McLibel for free?

McLibel is available on OVID in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.