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Drift

6.120241h 33m15MovieDramaRomance

After fleeing civil war in Liberia, a formerly-privileged refugee is barely scraping by in her new life in Greece when she strikes up an unexpected friendship with a rootless tour guide.

DirectorAnthony Chen
WritersSusanne Farrell·Alexander Maksik
ProducersNaima Abed·Anthony Chen

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Anthony Chen

CECynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo
Jacqueline Kamara
ASAlia Shawkat
Alia Shawkat
Callie
IBIbrahima Ba
Ibrahima Ba
Ousmane
HBHonor Swinton Byrne
Honor Swinton Byrne
Helen
ZJZainab Jah
Zainab Jah
Etweda Kamara
SBSuzy Bemba
Suzy Bemba
Saifa
VVVincent Vermignon
Vincent Vermignon
Michael
ABAbigail Boyd
Abigail Boyd
Adele
ADAmanda Drew
Amanda Drew
Sonia
LCLuca Calvani
Luca Calvani
Italian Man
DMDorotea Mercuri
Dorotea Mercuri
Italian Woman
JRJonathan Rhodes
Jonathan Rhodes
Christopher

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Drift — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Drift?

Drift isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is Drift on Netflix?

No, Drift is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Drift on Amazon Prime Video?

Drift isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Drift for free?

Drift isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.