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Longford

6.520061h 28mMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

A portrait of Lord Longford, a tireless British campaigner whose controversial beliefs often resulted in furious political debate and personal conflict.

DirectorTom Hooper
WriterPeter Morgan
ProducersAndy Harries·Helen Flint

Where to watch

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

Cast · Directed by Tom Hooper

JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Lord Longford
LDLindsay Duncan
Lindsay Duncan
Lady Elizabeth Longford
SMSamantha Morton
Samantha Morton
Myra Hindley
ASAndy Serkis
Andy Serkis
Ian Brady
KMKate Miles
Kate Miles
Rachel Pakenham
ABAlex Blake
Alex Blake
Paddy Packenham
SCSarah Crowden
Sarah Crowden
Lady Tree
RPRobert Pugh
Robert Pugh
Harold Wilson
ARAnton Rodgers
Anton Rodgers
Willie Whitelaw
KMKika Markham
Kika Markham
Governor Wing
TBTam Dean Burn
Tam Dean Burn
Roy
LBLee Boardman
Lee Boardman
Talk Show Host

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Longford — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Longford?

Longford is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Longford on Netflix?

No, Longford is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

Is Longford on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Longford isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch Longford for free?

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

Is Longford based on a true story?

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