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Jessie

10.019801h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

A woman starts work as a nanny to a mute boy in a Victorian household. The boy's growing attachment to her however causes greater problems than his original detachment to his family. Part of the 1980 season of BBC Play for Today.

DirectorBryan Forbes
WriterBryan Forbes
ProducerNeil Zeiger

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Cast · Directed by Bryan Forbes

NNNanette Newman
Nanette Newman
Jessie
JLJennie Linden
Jennie Linden
Mrs Edmonds
NHNigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne
Mr Edmonds
ABAvis Bunnage
Avis Bunnage
Mrs Appleyard
KBKeith Barron
Keith Barron
Harry
ACAnnette Crosbie
Annette Crosbie
Nanny
PDPaul Daneman
Paul Daneman
Matthews
TS
Toby Scopes
Peter Edmonds

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Jessie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jessie?

Jessie is streaming on Britbox in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Jessie on Netflix?

No, Jessie is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is Jessie on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Jessie isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox instead.

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