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On The Line

5.620231h 14m12MovieThrillerDramaHistory

Alderney, Channel Islands. 1964. A telephone operator ends up being the pivotal piece of a drama unfurling which puts professional integrity, and relationships, to the test.

DirectorOliver Pearn
WriterOliver Pearn
ProducerNicola Quilter

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Cast · Directed by Oliver Pearn

VLVictoria Lucie
Victoria Lucie
Agnes
HWHarriet Walter
Harriet Walter
Shirley
RPRoyce Pierreson
Royce Pierreson
Harold
JRJoanne Rogers
Joanne Rogers
Martha
TB
Thomas Bliss
Frank
SG
Sally Geake
Betty
RHRichard Heap
Richard Heap
Sergeant Wilks
CD
Chris Donnelly
Deputy
SGShenagh Govan
Shenagh Govan
Cafe owner
MT
Melissa Thom
Jane
AC
Andrew Callaghan
Golfer
ANAlyx Nazir
Alyx Nazir
Slime Ball

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On The Line — streaming FAQ

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On The Line is streaming on Rakuten TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, On The Line is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Rakuten TV.

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