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Living

7.020221h 42m12AMovieDrama

London, 1953. Mr. Williams, a veteran civil servant, is an important cog within the city's bureaucracy as it struggles to rebuild in the aftermath of World War II. Buried under paperwork at the office and lonely at home, his life has long…

DirectorOliver Hermanus
WriterKazuo Ishiguro
ProducersStephen Woolley·Elizabeth Karlsen

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Channel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Oliver Hermanus

BNBill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Williams
AWAimee Lou Wood
Aimee Lou Wood
Margaret Harris
ASAlex Sharp
Alex Sharp
Peter Wakeling
TBTom Burke
Tom Burke
Sutherland
ARAdrian Rawlins
Adrian Rawlins
Middleton
OCOliver Chris
Oliver Chris
Hart
HB
Hubert Burton
Rusbridger
ZBZoe Boyle
Zoe Boyle
Mrs. McMasters
BFBarney Fishwick
Barney Fishwick
Michael
PFPatsy Ferran
Patsy Ferran
Fiona
MCMichael Cochrane
Michael Cochrane
Sir James
LWLia Williams
Lia Williams
Mrs. Smith

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Living — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Living?

Living is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Living on Netflix?

Yes — Living is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Is Living on Amazon Prime Video?

Living 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 Living for free?

Living is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.