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The Iron Lady

6.320111h 45m14AMovieHistoryDrama

A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.

DirectorPhyllida Lloyd
WriterAbi Morgan
ProducersFrançois Ivernel·Damian Jones

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Phyllida Lloyd

MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Margaret Thatcher
JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Denis Thatcher
OCOlivia Colman
Olivia Colman
Carol Thatcher
RARoger Allam
Roger Allam
Gordon Reece
SBSusan Brown
Susan Brown
June
NDNick Dunning
Nick Dunning
Jim Prior
NFNicholas Farrell
Nicholas Farrell
Airey Neave
IGIain Glen
Iain Glen
Alfred Roberts
RGRichard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
Michael Heseltine
AHAnthony Stewart Head
Anthony Stewart Head
Geoffrey Howe
HLHarry Lloyd
Harry Lloyd
Young Denis Thatcher
MMMichael Maloney
Michael Maloney
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The Iron Lady — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Iron Lady?

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

Is The Iron Lady on Netflix?

No, The Iron Lady is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Iron Lady on Amazon Prime Video?

The Iron Lady isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Iron Lady for free?

The Iron Lady isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Iron Lady based on a true story?

Yes — The Iron Lady is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).