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Common

6.520141h 30mMovieDramaCrime

When 17-year-old Johnjo gives his cousin and his friends a lift, he finds himself implicated in a stabbing.

DirectorDavid Blair
WriterJimmy McGovern

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
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Cast · Directed by David Blair

NMNico Mirallegro
Nico Mirallegro
Johnjo O'Shea
SLSusan Lynch
Susan Lynch
Margaret Ward
DMDaniel Mays
Daniel Mays
Tommy Ward
JMJodhi May
Jodhi May
Coleen O'Shea
ATAndrew Tiernan
Andrew Tiernan
Peter O'Shea
RPRobert Pugh
Robert Pugh
DI Hastings
AEAndrew Ellis
Andrew Ellis
Kieran Gillespie
FAFinn Atkins
Finn Atkins
Karen O'Shea
LDLouise Delamere
Louise Delamere
DC Jane Pearson
MGMichael Gambon
Michael Gambon
Judge
MFMichelle Fairley
Michelle Fairley
Shelagh
BSBen Smith
Ben Smith
Patrick O'Shea

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Common — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Common?

Common is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Common on Netflix?

No, Common is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Common on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Common isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Common for free?

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