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Peterloo

6.720182h 35m12AMovieHistoryDrama

An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The…

DirectorMike Leigh
WriterMike Leigh
ProducersGeorgina Lowe·Gail Egan

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mike Leigh

Rory Kinnear
Rory Kinnear
Henry Hunt
Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Nellie
Pearce Quigley
Pearce Quigley
Joshua
David Moorst
David Moorst
Joseph
Rachel Finnegan
Rachel Finnegan
Mary
Tom Meredith
Tom Meredith
Robert
Simona Bitmate
Simona Bitmate
Esther
Robert Wilfort
Robert Wilfort
Lord Liverpool, the Prime Minister
Karl Johnson
Karl Johnson
Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary
Sam Troughton
Sam Troughton
Mr Hobhouse
Roger Sloman
Roger Sloman
Mr Grout
Kenneth Hadley
Kenneth Hadley
Mr Golightly

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Peterloo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Peterloo?

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

Is Peterloo on Netflix?

No, Peterloo is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Peterloo on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Peterloo is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Peterloo for free?

Peterloo is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Peterloo based on a true story?

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