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Get the app to be notifiedCast · Directed by Gillian Lynne
CG
Christopher Gable
L.S. Lowry
MS
Moira Shearer
Mother
AF
Albert Finney
Self - Introduction
MA
Marcello Angelini
Father going home
DB
Daniela Buson
Tennis player
GK
Graciela Kaplan
Ann
TD
Tanya Devonshire-Jones
Girl in red 1
JH
Judy Holme
Girl in red 2
RC
Robert Clarke
Man in a Trilby hat
VW
Victoria Westall
Wife
DG
Duncan de Gruchy
Balloon seller 1
JK
Jeremy Kerridge
Balloon seller 2
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A Simple Man — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams A Simple Man?
A Simple Man isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.
Is A Simple Man on Netflix?
No, A Simple Man is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.
Is A Simple Man on Amazon Prime Video?
No, A Simple Man isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.
Where can I watch A Simple Man for free?
A Simple Man isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
What is the OTT release date for A Simple Man?
A Simple Man hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 25, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.
