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Hard Labour

6.719731h 11mMovieDramaTV Movie

A quiet and put-upon house cleaner breaks her silence.

DirectorMike Leigh
WriterMike Leigh
ProducerTony Garnett

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Britbox Apple TV Channel Britbox Apple TV Channel Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mike Leigh

LSLiz Smith
Liz Smith
Mrs. Thornley
CK
Clifford Kershaw
Mr. Thornley
PHPolly Hemingway
Polly Hemingway
Ann Thornley
BHBernard Hill
Bernard Hill
Edward Thornley
ASAlison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Veronica Thornley
VH
Vanessa Harris
Mrs. Stone
CV
Cyril Varley
Mr. Stone
LBLinda Beckett
Linda Beckett
Julie
BKBen Kingsley
Ben Kingsley
Naseem
AEAlan Erasmus
Alan Erasmus
Barry
RP
Rowena Parr
June
JW
June Whittaker
Mrs. Rigby

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Hard Labour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hard Labour?

Hard Labour is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hard Labour on Netflix?

No, Hard Labour is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel.

Is Hard Labour on Amazon Prime Video?

Hard Labour 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 Hard Labour for free?

Hard Labour is available on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Hard Labour?

Yes — Hard Labour is followed by Nuts in May (1976) in the Mike Leigh's Play For Today.

Is there a prequel to Hard Labour?

Hard Labour is the first film in the Mike Leigh's Play For Today.

Is Hard Labour part of a trilogy?

No — Hard Labour is part of the Mike Leigh's Play For Today, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Mike Leigh's Play For Today?

There are 6 films in the Mike Leigh's Play For Today: Hard Labour (1973), Nuts in May (1976), The Kiss of Death (1977), Abigail's Party (1977), Who's Who (1979) and Home Sweet Home (1982).