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The Ploughman's Lunch

4.819831h 47mMovieDrama

As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.

DirectorRichard Eyre
WriterIan McEwan
ProducersSimon Relph·Ann Scott

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Cast · Directed by Richard Eyre

JPJonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
James Penfield
TCTim Curry
Tim Curry
Jeremy Hancock
RHRosemary Harris
Rosemary Harris
Ann Barrington
FFFrank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Matthew Fox
CDCharlie Dore
Charlie Dore
Susan Barrington
DKDavid de Keyser
David de Keyser
Gold
BPBill Paterson
Bill Paterson
Lecturer
OWOrlando Wells
Orlando Wells
Tom Fox
NJNat Jackley
Nat Jackley
Mr Penfield
PHPearl Hackney
Pearl Hackney
Mrs Penfield
PW
Peter Walmsley
Bob Tuckett
RC
Robert Cartland
Editor

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The Ploughman's Lunch — streaming FAQ

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The Ploughman's Lunch is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ploughman's Lunch on Netflix?

No, The Ploughman's Lunch is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

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