Where to watch
Not available in India
Streaming in 35 other countries
Brief Encounter isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium and 31 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.
Cast · Directed by David Lean
CJ
Celia Johnson
Laura Jesson
TH
Trevor Howard
Dr. Alec Harvey
SH
Stanley Holloway
Albert Godby
JC
Joyce Carey
Myrtle Bagot
CR
Cyril Raymond
Fred Jesson
EG
Everley Gregg
Dolly Messiter
MM
Marjorie Mars
Mary Norton
MB
Margaret Barton
Tea Room Assistant Beryl Walters
WB
Wilfred Babbage
Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)
AB
Alfie Bass
Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)
WB
Wallace Bosco
Doctor After Bobbie's Accident (uncredited)
SB
Sydney Bromley
Johnnie, the Second Soldier (uncredited)
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Brief Encounter — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Austria, Australia and Belgium and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.
Is Brief Encounter on Netflix?
No, Brief Encounter is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026.
Is Brief Encounter on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Brief Encounter isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.
Where can I watch Brief Encounter for free?
Brief Encounter isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
