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The Song of Lunch

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A dramatisation of Christopher Reid's narrative poem that tells the story of an unnamed book editor who, fifteen years after their break-up, is meeting his former love for a nostalgic lunch at Zanzotti's, the Soho restaurant they used to frequent.

DirectorNiall MacCormick
WritersNiall MacCormick·Christopher Reid
ProducersSarah Brown·Rebecca Eaton

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Cast · Directed by Niall MacCormick

ARAlan Rickman
Alan Rickman
He
ETEmma Thompson
Emma Thompson
She
SHSiubhan Harrison
Siubhan Harrison
Waitress
JLJoseph Long
Joseph Long
Massimo
GSGeorgina Sutcliffe
Georgina Sutcliffe
Young She
OBOrlando Brooke
Orlando Brooke
Noisy Boy
CGChristopher Grimes
Christopher Grimes
Young He

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The Song of Lunch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Song of Lunch?

The Song of Lunch is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Song of Lunch on Netflix?

No, The Song of Lunch is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

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Yes — The Song of Lunch is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

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The Song of Lunch is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.