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This Is the Sea

6.019971h 40mMovieDramaRomance

The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant and Malachy a Catholic. Romance between them is threatened by Rohan (leader in militant underground and pal of Malachy's brother Padhar), who wants…

DirectorMary McGuckian
WriterMary McGuckian
ProducersBrian Gilbert·Peter Samuelson

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Cast · Directed by Mary McGuckian

SMSamantha Morton
Samantha Morton
Hazel Stokes
RM
Ross McDade
Malachy McAliskey
RHRichard Harris
Richard Harris
Old Man Jacobs
GBGabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne
Rohan
JLJohn Lynch
John Lynch
Padhar McAliskey
DMDearbhla Molloy
Dearbhla Molloy
Ma Stokes
IMIan McElhinney
Ian McElhinney
Da Stokes
MO
Marc O'Shea
Jef Stokes
SMStella McCusker
Stella McCusker
Ma McAliskey
MM
Mary McGuckian
Cathy
DMDes McAleer
Des McAleer
Inspector Wilson
JNJames Nesbitt
James Nesbitt
Constable Hubert Porter

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This Is the Sea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Is the Sea?

This Is the Sea is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Howdy and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This Is the Sea on Netflix?

No, This Is the Sea is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy.

Is This Is the Sea on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — This Is the Sea is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch This Is the Sea for free?

This Is the Sea is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.