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The Great Train Robbery

6.720131 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDrama

8 August 1963: Britain wakes up to news of the biggest robbery in the country’s history. A train has been hijacked and robbed, 35 miles from its arrival in central London. The country is stunned. Who could be behind it? How did they pull off such an audacious raid?

DirectorsJulian Jarrold·James Strong
WriterChris Chibnall
ProducersJulia Stannard·Simon Heath

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Robber's Tale
Dec 18, 2013 8.0
E2
A Copper's Tale
Dec 19, 2013 8.5

Cast · Directed by Julian Jarrold

Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
DCS Tommy Butler
Luke Evans
Luke Evans
Bruce Reynolds
Jack Roth
Jack Roth
Charlie Wilson
Robert Glenister
Robert Glenister
DI Frank Williams
Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson
Gordon Goody
Neil Maskell
Neil Maskell
Buster Edwards
Martin Compston
Martin Compston
Roy James
Nicholas Murchie
Nicholas Murchie
Roger Corderey
Del Synnott
Del Synnott
Brian Field
Jack Gordon
Jack Gordon
Ronnie Biggs
James Wilby
James Wilby
John Wheater
James Fox
James Fox
Henry Brooke, Home Secretary

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The Great Train Robbery — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Great Train Robbery?

The Great Train Robbery is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Great Train Robbery on Netflix?

No, The Great Train Robbery is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox Apple TV Channel.

Is The Great Train Robbery on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Great Train Robbery is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

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The Great Train Robbery is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in The Great Train Robbery?

The Great Train Robbery has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2013.

Are all episodes of The Great Train Robbery out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Great Train Robbery are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Great Train Robbery?

No — The Great Train Robbery ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Great Train Robbery based on a true story?

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