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The Selfish Giant

7.220131h 31mRMovieDrama

A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.

DirectorClio Barnard
WriterClio Barnard
ProducersLizzie Francke·Katherine Butler

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Cast · Directed by Clio Barnard

CC
Conner Chapman
Arbor
STShaun Thomas
Shaun Thomas
Swifty
SGSean Gilder
Sean Gilder
Kitten
LALorraine Ashbourne
Lorraine Ashbourne
Mary
IBIan Burfield
Ian Burfield
Mick Brazil
SESteve Evets
Steve Evets
Price Drop Swift
SFSiobhan Finneran
Siobhan Finneran
Mrs. Swift
RIRalph Ineson
Ralph Ineson
Johnny Jones
RMRebecca Manley
Rebecca Manley
Michelle 'Shelly' Fenton
RM
Rhys McCoy
Daniel
ETElliott Tittensor
Elliott Tittensor
Martin Fenton
MS
Macy Shackleton
Swift Child

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The Selfish Giant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Selfish Giant?

The Selfish Giant is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Selfish Giant on Netflix?

No, The Selfish Giant is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus.

Is The Selfish Giant on Amazon Prime Video?

The Selfish Giant isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Selfish Giant for free?

The Selfish Giant is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.