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The Big Flame

6.819691h 25mMovieDramaTV Movie

After a prolonged industrial dispute in the Liverpool Docks, the striking workers reject management demands of a return to work and decide instead to occupy the docks and run the operation themselves.

DirectorKen Loach
WriterJim Allen
ProducerTony Garnett

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Cast · Directed by Ken Loach

NRNorman Rossington
Norman Rossington
Danny Fowler
GQGodfrey Quigley
Godfrey Quigley
Jack Regan
PKPeter Kerrigan
Peter Kerrigan
Peter Conner
KJKen Jones
Ken Jones
Freddie Grierson
DS
Daniel Stephens
Joe Ryan
NSNeville Smith
Neville Smith
Strike Committee
TS
Tommy Summers
Alec Murphy
MEMeredith Edwards
Meredith Edwards
Logan
MF
Michael Forrest
Garfield
JR
John Riley
Bruno
HK
Harold Kinsella
Andy Fowler
JF
Joan Flood
Liz Fowler

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The Big Flame — streaming FAQ

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The Big Flame is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon MX Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Big Flame on Netflix?

No, The Big Flame is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon MX Player.

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Yes — The Big Flame is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Big Flame for free?

The Big Flame is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon MX Player in United Kingdom.