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Planespotting

5.720051h 35mMovieDramaComedy

Television drama based on a true story about a group of planespotters wrongly accused of being spies. 14 planespotters are arrested for behaving 'suspiciously' at an air base in Greece and are accused of being spies because of the…

DirectorChristopher Menaul
WriterNeil McKay
ProducersFrancis Hopkinson·Lisa Gilchrist

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Cast · Directed by Christopher Menaul

LSLesley Sharp
Lesley Sharp
Lesley Coppin
MBMark Benton
Mark Benton
Paul Coppin
RB
Ross Boatman
Steve Rush
NHNick Holder
Nick Holder
Garry Fagan
RPRupert Procter
Rupert Procter
Antoni Adamiak
JAJonathan Aris
Jonathan Aris
Wayne Groves
AC
Alexis Conran
James Powell
DA
Demetri Alexander
Christos
PBPaul Bown
Paul Bown
Ralph
AWAl Weaver
Al Weaver
Steve
BUBadi Uzzaman
Badi Uzzaman
Abby
JH
Jeanne Hepple
Jean

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Planespotting — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Planespotting?

Planespotting isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Planespotting on Netflix?

No, Planespotting is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Planespotting on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Planespotting for free?

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What is the OTT release date for Planespotting?

Planespotting 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 April 10, 2005. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.