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Northanger Abbey

6.319871h 28mMovieDramaRomanceTV Movie

A young girl, whose head is full of romantic and melodramatic notions, goes to stay with the wealthy Tilney family. Through her adventures, Catherine Morland comes to learn that marriage in the society of her day is determined not by true love but by wealth and social status.

DirectorGiles Foster
WriterMaggie Wadey
ProducerLouis Marks

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Cast · Directed by Giles Foster

KSKatharine Schlesinger
Katharine Schlesinger
Catherine Morland
PFPeter Firth
Peter Firth
Henry Tilney
RHRobert Hardy
Robert Hardy
General Tilney
GWGoogie Withers
Googie Withers
Mrs Allen
CSCassie Stuart
Cassie Stuart
Isabella Thorpe
JCJonathan Coy
Jonathan Coy
John Thorpe
ACAngela Curran
Angela Curran
Alice
ILIngrid Lacey
Ingrid Lacey
Eleanor Tilney
GHGreg Hicks
Greg Hicks
Frederick Tilney
HFHelen Fraser
Helen Fraser
Mrs Morland
EHElvi Hale
Elvi Hale
Mrs Thorpe
DR
David Rolfe
Mr Morland

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Northanger Abbey — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Northanger Abbey?

Northanger Abbey is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Northanger Abbey on Netflix?

No, Northanger Abbey is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Northanger Abbey on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Northanger Abbey for free?

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