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Care

6.420181h 29m12MovieDramaTV Movie

Jenny, a single mother raising two daughters after her husband leaves, is aided by her widowed mother, Mary. But Jenny struggles to stay afloat after Mary suffers a devastating stroke and develops dementia.

DirectorDavid Blair
WritersGillian Juckes·Jimmy McGovern
ProducersColin McKeown·Donna Molloy

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Cast · Directed by David Blair

SSSheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith
Jenny
ASAlison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Mary
SKSinéad Keenan
Sinéad Keenan
Claire
AFAnthony Flanagan
Anthony Flanagan
Dave
MS
Macy Shackleton
Sophie
LS
Lola Shaw
Lauren
KDKevin Doyle
Kevin Doyle
Chairman
RH
Richard Huw
Dr O'Sullivan
ERElizabeth Rider
Elizabeth Rider
Helen
MC
Mark Chatterton
Mr Evans
KQKerri Quinn
Kerri Quinn
Hilary
AJAndrew Joshi
Andrew Joshi
Dr Taylor

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Care — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Care?

Care is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Care on Netflix?

Yes — Care is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is Care on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Care for free?

Care is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.