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East Is East

6.519991h 37mRMovieDramaComedy

In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as…

DirectorDamien O'Donnell
WriterAyub Khan-Din
ProducersLeslee Udwin·Alan J. Wands

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Cast · Directed by Damien O'Donnell

OPOm Puri
Om Puri
George Khan
LBLinda Bassett
Linda Bassett
Ella Khan
IA
Ian Aspinall
Nazir Khan
JMJimi Mistry
Jimi Mistry
Tariq Khan
APArchie Panjabi
Archie Panjabi
Meenah Khan
JR
Jordan Routledge
Sajid Khan
CBChris Bisson
Chris Bisson
Saleem Khan
LNLesley Nicol
Lesley Nicol
Auntie Annie
EMEmil Marwa
Emil Marwa
Maneer Khan
RJRaji James
Raji James
Abdul Khan
ER
Emma Rydal
Stella Moorhouse
RJRuth Jones
Ruth Jones
Peggy

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East Is East — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams East Is East?

East Is East isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is East Is East on Netflix?

No, East Is East is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is East Is East on Amazon Prime Video?

No, East Is East isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch East Is East for free?

East Is East isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is there a sequel to East Is East?

Yes — East Is East is followed by West Is West (2010) in the East Is East Collection.

Is there a prequel to East Is East?

East Is East is the first film in the East Is East Collection.

Is East Is East part of a trilogy?

No — East Is East is part of the East Is East Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the East Is East Collection?

There are 2 films in the East Is East Collection: East Is East (1999) and West Is West (2010).