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Scandal

6.019891h 55m18MovieDramaHistoryRomance

An English bon-vivant osteopath is enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him. He serves as friend and mentor, and through his contacts and parties she and her friend meet and date members of the Conservative…

DirectorMichael Caton-Jones
WriterMichael Thomas
ProducersJoe Boyd·Redmond Morris

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Cast · Directed by Michael Caton-Jones

JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
Stephen Ward
JWJoanne Whalley
Joanne Whalley
Christine Keeler
BFBridget Fonda
Bridget Fonda
Mandy Rice-Davies
IMIan McKellen
Ian McKellen
John Profumo
LPLeslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips
Lord Astor
BEBritt Ekland
Britt Ekland
Mariella Novotny
DMDaniel Massey
Daniel Massey
Mervyn Griffith-Jones
RGRoland Gift
Roland Gift
Johnnie Edgecombe
ANAlex Norton
Alex Norton
Detective Inspector
RFRonald Fraser
Ronald Fraser
Justice Marshall
PBPaul Brooke
Paul Brooke
Detective Sergeant
JKJeroen Krabbé
Jeroen Krabbé
Eugene Ivanov

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Scandal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Scandal?

Scandal isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is Scandal on Netflix?

No, Scandal is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on BFI Player.

Is Scandal on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Scandal isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Scandal for free?

Scandal isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on BFI Player.

Is Scandal based on a true story?

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