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This Sporting Life

7.019632h 14mMovieDrama

In early 1960s Northern England, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver.

DirectorLindsay Anderson
WriterDavid Storey
ProducerKarel Reisz

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Cast · Directed by Lindsay Anderson

RHRichard Harris
Richard Harris
Frank Machin
RRRachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Margaret Hammond
ABAlan Badel
Alan Badel
Gerald Weaver
WHWilliam Hartnell
William Hartnell
'Dad' Johnson
CBColin Blakely
Colin Blakely
Maurice Braithwaite
VGVanda Godsell
Vanda Godsell
Mrs Anne Weaver
AC
Anne Cunningham
Judith
JWJack Watson
Jack Watson
Len Miller
ALArthur Lowe
Arthur Lowe
Charles Slomer
HM
Harry Markham
Wade
GSGeorge Sewell
George Sewell
Jeff
LRLeonard Rossiter
Leonard Rossiter
Phillips, Sports Writer

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This Sporting Life is streaming on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This Sporting Life on Netflix?

No, This Sporting Life is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory TV.

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This Sporting Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Shout! Factory TV and YouTube Free in United States.