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The Iron Lady

6.320111h 45mPG-13MovieHistoryDrama

A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.

DirectorPhyllida Lloyd
WriterAbi Morgan
ProducersFrançois Ivernel·Damian Jones

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Cast · Directed by Phyllida Lloyd

MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Margaret Thatcher
JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Denis Thatcher
OCOlivia Colman
Olivia Colman
Carol Thatcher
RARoger Allam
Roger Allam
Gordon Reece
SBSusan Brown
Susan Brown
June
NDNick Dunning
Nick Dunning
Jim Prior
NFNicholas Farrell
Nicholas Farrell
Airey Neave
IGIain Glen
Iain Glen
Alfred Roberts
RGRichard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
Michael Heseltine
AHAnthony Stewart Head
Anthony Stewart Head
Geoffrey Howe
HLHarry Lloyd
Harry Lloyd
Young Denis Thatcher
MMMichael Maloney
Michael Maloney
Doctor

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The Iron Lady — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Iron Lady?

The Iron Lady is streaming on Britbox, Lionsgate+ and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Iron Lady on Netflix?

No, The Iron Lady is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Britbox and Lionsgate+.

Is The Iron Lady on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Iron Lady for free?

The Iron Lady is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.

Is The Iron Lady based on a true story?

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