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Wish You Were Here

6.419871h 32m15MovieComedyDramaRomance

In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and…

DirectorDavid Leland
WriterDavid Leland
ProducerSarah Radclyffe

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Leland

ELEmily Lloyd
Emily Lloyd
Lynda Mansell
TBTom Bell
Tom Bell
Eric
JBJesse Birdsall
Jesse Birdsall
Dave
CCClare Clifford
Clare Clifford
Mrs. Parfitt
SKSheila Kelley
Sheila Kelley
Joan Figgis
TC
Trudi Cavanagh
Tap Dancing Lady
BD
Barbara Durkin
Valerie
GHGeoffrey Hutchings
Geoffrey Hutchings
Hubert Mansell
CB
Charlotte Barker
Gillian
CL
Chloe Leland
Margaret
PHPat Heywood
Pat Heywood
Aunt Millie
CB
Charlotte Ball
Lynda Mansell (aged 11)

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Wish You Were Here — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wish You Were Here?

Wish You Were Here isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Wish You Were Here on Netflix?

No, Wish You Were Here is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Wish You Were Here on Amazon Prime Video?

Wish You Were Here isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Wish You Were Here for free?

Wish You Were Here isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Wish You Were Here based on a true story?

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