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The Big Flame

6.819691h 25mMovieDramaTV Movie

After a prolonged industrial dispute in the Liverpool Docks, the striking workers reject management demands of a return to work and decide instead to occupy the docks and run the operation themselves.

DirectorKen Loach
WriterJim Allen
ProducerTony Garnett

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Not available in India
Streaming in 18 other countries

The Big Flame isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada and 14 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ken Loach

NRNorman Rossington
Norman Rossington
Danny Fowler
GQGodfrey Quigley
Godfrey Quigley
Jack Regan
PKPeter Kerrigan
Peter Kerrigan
Peter Conner
KJKen Jones
Ken Jones
Freddie Grierson
DS
Daniel Stephens
Joe Ryan
NSNeville Smith
Neville Smith
Strike Committee
TS
Tommy Summers
Alec Murphy
MEMeredith Edwards
Meredith Edwards
Logan
MF
Michael Forrest
Garfield
JR
John Riley
Bruno
HK
Harold Kinsella
Andy Fowler
JF
Joan Flood
Liz Fowler

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The Big Flame — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Flame?

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Is The Big Flame on Netflix?

No, The Big Flame is not on Netflix in India as of November 2026.

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The Big Flame isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.