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Benediction

6.120212h 17mMovieDramaHistoryWar

Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the…

DirectorTerence Davies
WriterTerence Davies
ProducersMargarethe Baillou·Lizzie Francke

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Cast · Directed by Terence Davies

JLJack Lowden
Jack Lowden
Siegfried Sassoon
PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Siegfried Sassoon (Older)
SBSimon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale
Robbie Ross
JIJeremy Irvine
Jeremy Irvine
Ivor Novello
CLCalam Lynch
Calam Lynch
Stephen Tennant
TBTom Blyth
Tom Blyth
Glen Byam Shaw
KPKate Phillips
Kate Phillips
Hester Gatty
GJGemma Jones
Gemma Jones
Hester Gatty (Older)
GJGeraldine James
Geraldine James
Theresa Thornycroft
BDBen Daniels
Ben Daniels
Dr. Rivers
EKEdmund Kingsley
Edmund Kingsley
Rex Whistler
HLHarry Lawtey
Harry Lawtey
Bobby Andrews

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Benediction — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Benediction?

Benediction is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Benediction on Netflix?

No, Benediction is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is Benediction on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Benediction is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Benediction for free?

Benediction is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Benediction based on a true story?

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