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Comedians

7.519791h 35mMovieDramaComedyTV Movie

Comedians is a TV movie/play by Trevor Griffiths, set in a Manchester evening class for aspiring working-class comedians.

DirectorRichard Eyre
WriterTrevor Griffiths

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Cast · Directed by Richard Eyre

BFBill Fraser
Bill Fraser
Eddie Waters
JPJonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
Gethin Price
DBDavid Burke
David Burke
Mick Connor
LHLinal Haft
Linal Haft
Sammy Samuels
DODerrick O'Connor
Derrick O'Connor
George McBrain
EPEdward Peel
Edward Peel
Ged Murray
JWJames Warrior
James Warrior
Phil Murray
JBJohn Barrett
John Barrett
Caretaker
RNRalph Nossek
Ralph Nossek
Bert Challenor
MM
Moti Makan
Mr Patel
MH
Mike Henson
Concert Secretary

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Comedians — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Comedians?

Comedians isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Comedians on Netflix?

No, Comedians is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Comedians on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Comedians for free?

Comedians isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Comedians?

Comedians hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 13, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.