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Benediction

6.120212h 17m12AMovieDramaHistoryWar

Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the…

DirectorTerence Davies
WriterTerence Davies
ProducersNorman Merry·Peter Hampden

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Cast · Directed by Terence Davies

JLJack Lowden
Jack Lowden
Siegfried Sassoon
PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Siegfried Sassoon (Older)
SBSimon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale
Robbie Ross
JIJeremy Irvine
Jeremy Irvine
Ivor Novello
CLCalam Lynch
Calam Lynch
Stephen Tennant
TBTom Blyth
Tom Blyth
Glen Byam Shaw
KPKate Phillips
Kate Phillips
Hester Gatty
GJGemma Jones
Gemma Jones
Hester Gatty (Older)
GJGeraldine James
Geraldine James
Theresa Thornycroft
BDBen Daniels
Ben Daniels
Dr. Rivers
EKEdmund Kingsley
Edmund Kingsley
Rex Whistler
HLHarry Lawtey
Harry Lawtey
Bobby Andrews

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Benediction — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Benediction?

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

Is Benediction on Netflix?

No, Benediction is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BFI Player.

Is Benediction on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Benediction is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Benediction for free?

Benediction is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

Is Benediction based on a true story?

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