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The Somme

5.920051h 42m15MovieDramaDocumentary

Drama-documentary recounting the events of the 1st July 1916 and the Battle of the Somme on the Western Front during the First World War. Told through the letters and journals of soldiers who were there.

DirectorCarl Hindmarch
WritersMark Hayhurst·Carl Hindmarch
ProducersMaciej Skalski·Michał Szczerbic

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Carl Hindmarch

TSTilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Narrator (voice)
ESEd Stoppard
Ed Stoppard
Captain Charlie May
PPPaul Popplewell
Paul Popplewell
Greenhalgh
PKPatrick Kennedy
Patrick Kennedy
Sergeant Richard H. Tawney
MHMartin Hancock
Martin Hancock
Andrews
RWRaymond Waring
Raymond Waring
Lance-Corporal Sidney McCoy
RC
Robert Cambrinus
Franz Cassel
WBWilliam Beck
William Beck
Bundy

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The Somme — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Somme?

The Somme is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Somme on Netflix?

No, The Somme is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is The Somme on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Somme is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Somme for free?

The Somme is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United Kingdom.