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Peterloo

6.720182h 35mPG-13MovieHistoryDrama

An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The…

DirectorMike Leigh
WriterMike Leigh
ProducersGeorgina Lowe·Gail Egan

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Cast · Directed by Mike Leigh

RKRory Kinnear
Rory Kinnear
Henry Hunt
MPMaxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Nellie
PQPearce Quigley
Pearce Quigley
Joshua
DMDavid Moorst
David Moorst
Joseph
RFRachel Finnegan
Rachel Finnegan
Mary
TMTom Meredith
Tom Meredith
Robert
SBSimona Bitmate
Simona Bitmate
Esther
RWRobert Wilfort
Robert Wilfort
Lord Liverpool, the Prime Minister
KJKarl Johnson
Karl Johnson
Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary
STSam Troughton
Sam Troughton
Mr Hobhouse
RSRoger Sloman
Roger Sloman
Mr Grout
KH
Kenneth Hadley
Mr Golightly

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Peterloo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Peterloo?

Peterloo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Peterloo on Netflix?

No, Peterloo is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Peterloo on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Peterloo for free?

Peterloo is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

Is Peterloo based on a true story?

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