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Mindhorn

6.120161h 29m15MovieComedy

A washed up actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective show "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be real.

DirectorSean Foley
WritersJulian Barratt·Simon Farnaby
ProducersJack Arbuthnott·Laura Hastings-Smith

Where to watch

Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelStudiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sean Foley

JBJulian Barratt
Julian Barratt
Richard Thorncroft
SFSimon Farnaby
Simon Farnaby
Clive Parnevik
EDEssie Davis
Essie Davis
Patricia Deville
SCSteve Coogan
Steve Coogan
Peter Easterman
RMRichard McCabe
Richard McCabe
Jeffrey Moncrief
ARAndrea Riseborough
Andrea Riseborough
DC Elena Baines
RTRussell Tovey
Russell Tovey
Paul Melly
RMRobin Morrissey
Robin Morrissey
PC Green
DSDavid Schofield
David Schofield
Chief Inspector Derek Newsome
AOAlannah Olivia
Alannah Olivia
Casting Receptionist
CCChristopher Jenner Cole
Christopher Jenner Cole
Richard Crowthorne
SFSean Foley
Sean Foley
Kenneth Branagh's Producer

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Mindhorn — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mindhorn?

Mindhorn is streaming on Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mindhorn on Netflix?

No, Mindhorn is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Studiocanal Presents.

Is Mindhorn on Amazon Prime Video?

Mindhorn 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 Mindhorn for free?

Mindhorn is available on Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.