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Bait

6.620191h 29m15MovieDrama

Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is…

DirectorMark Jenkin
WriterMark Jenkin
ProducersLinn Waite·Kate Byers

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Cast · Directed by Mark Jenkin

EREdward Rowe
Edward Rowe
Martin Ward
MWMary Woodvine
Mary Woodvine
Sandra Leigh
GKGiles King
Giles King
Steven Ward
SSSimon Shepherd
Simon Shepherd
Tim Leigh
CEChloe Endean
Chloe Endean
Wenna Kowalski
JTJanet Thirlaway
Janet Thirlaway
Mrs. Peters
IWIsaac Woodvine
Isaac Woodvine
Neil Ward
MEMartin Ellis
Martin Ellis
Billy Ward
JJJowan Jacobs
Jowan Jacobs
Hugo Leigh
GEGeorgia Ellery
Georgia Ellery
Katie Leigh
SGStacey Guthrie
Stacey Guthrie
Liz Stewart
MBMorgan Val Baker
Morgan Val Baker
Husband

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Bait — streaming FAQ

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Bait is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Bait is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

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