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The Sea

19781h 46mMovie

An East Anglian village is wrought by hierarchy as two lovers attempt to break free of it whilst a draper struggles with the domineering Mrs Rafi.

DirectorJane Howell
WriterEdward Bond
ProducerDavid E. Jones

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Cast · Directed by Jane Howell

JCJudy Campbell
Judy Campbell
Mrs Rafi
VSVictor Spinetti
Victor Spinetti
Hatch
RLRhoda Lewis
Rhoda Lewis
Mrs Tilehouse
MDMark Dignam
Mark Dignam
Evens
AB
Antony Brown
Vicar
PJPhilip Jackson
Philip Jackson
Thompson
PS
Peter Schofield
Carter
JM
Jeanne Mockford
Rachel

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The Sea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sea?

The Sea isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Sea on Netflix?

No, The Sea is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Sea on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Sea isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Sea for free?

The Sea 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 The Sea?

The Sea hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 23, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.