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Against the Law

6.820171h 23mMovieDramaHistoryRomance

United Kingdom, March 24, 1954. Ten years before the decriminalization of homosexuality, journalist Peter Wildeblood and his friends Lord Montagu and Michael Pitt-Rivers are convicted and imprisoned for indecency and sodomy.

DirectorFergus O'Brien
WriterBrian Fillis
ProducersScott Bassett·Aysha Rafaele

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Cast · Directed by Fergus O'Brien

DMDaniel Mays
Daniel Mays
Peter Wildeblood
RGRichard Gadd
Richard Gadd
Eddie McNally
MGMark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss
Dr. Landers
CCCharlie Creed-Miles
Charlie Creed-Miles
Superintendent Jones
RDRichard Dillane
Richard Dillane
Prosecutor Roberts
PKPaul Keating
Paul Keating
Fanny
ME
Mark Edel-Hunt
Edward Montagu
DRDavid Robb
David Robb
Lord Wolfenden
JC
Josh Collins
Michael Pitt-Rivers
DBDaniel Betts
Daniel Betts
Defense Rawlinson
TWTimothy Watson
Timothy Watson
Clerk of Assize
BWBarney White
Barney White
Dan Starling

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Against the Law — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Against the Law?

Against the Law is streaming on Britbox and BritBox in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Against the Law on Netflix?

No, Against the Law is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BritBox.

Is Against the Law on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Against the Law isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BritBox instead.

Where can I watch Against the Law for free?

Against the Law is available on Britbox and BritBox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Against the Law based on a true story?

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