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The Hireling

5.819731h 48mPGMovieDramaRomance

Based on the novel by L. P. Hartley, The Hireling is a dissection of antiquated but hardly dormant British class distinctions as a lonely socialite and her chauffeur become more than friends.

DirectorAlan Bridges
WriterWolf Mankowitz
ProducerBen Arbeid

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Cast · Directed by Alan Bridges

RSRobert Shaw
Robert Shaw
Steven Ledbetter
SMSarah Miles
Sarah Miles
Lady Franklin
PEPeter Egan
Peter Egan
Captain Hugh Cantrip
CMCaroline Mortimer
Caroline Mortimer
Connie
ESElizabeth Sellars
Elizabeth Sellars
Lady Franklin's mother
IHIan Hogg
Ian Hogg
Davis
LBLyndon Brook
Lyndon Brook
Doctor
PL
Patricia Lawrence
Mrs. Hansen
PMPetra Markham
Petra Markham
Edith
CHChristine Hargreaves
Christine Hargreaves
Doreen
ALAlison Leggatt
Alison Leggatt
Passenger with Dog
AW
Alec Wallis
Pub Landlord

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The Hireling — streaming FAQ

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The Hireling isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Hireling on Netflix?

No, The Hireling is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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The Hireling isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Hireling isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.