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David

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Told with authenticity and perception, David looks back on the life of a school caretaker in a Welsh mining town, from the marriage and birth of his son to the trauma of a pit accident. David was the first film produced by the BFI, in…

DirectorPaul Dickson
WriterPaul Dickson
ProducerJames Carr

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Dickson

DG
David Rees Griffiths
Dafydd Rhys
RTRachel Thomas
Rachel Thomas
Mrs. Morgan
GP
Gwenyth Petty
Mary Rhys, as a girl
PW
Prysor Williams
North Walian at Eisteddfod
IW
Ieuan Rhys Williams
South Walian at Eisteddfod
GR
Gomer Roberts
Himself
SJ
Sam Jones
Rev. Morgan
WJ
Wynford Jones
Narrator
JD
John Davies
Ifor

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David — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams David?

David is streaming on BFI Player in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is David on Netflix?

No, David is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is David on Amazon Prime Video?

No, David isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

Where can I watch David for free?

David is available on BFI Player in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.