Britannia Hospital
“Will they ever recover...?”
Britannia Hospital, an esteemed English institution, is marking its gala anniversary with a visit by the Queen Mother herself. But when investigative reporter Mick Travis arrives to cover the celebration, he finds the hospital under siege by striking workers, ruthless unions, violent demonstrators, racist aristocrats, an African cannibal dictator, and sinister human experiments.
Where to watch Britannia Hospital in United States
KanopyClick a service to open Britannia Hospital there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Britannia Hospital streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Australia | Rialto Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Indie Films by Realto Amazon Channel | — |
About Britannia Hospital
Britannia Hospital is a 1982 English-language comedy and science fiction film directed by Lindsay Anderson. The cast is led by Graham Crowden, Leonard Rossiter, Malcolm McDowell. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Britannia Hospital was produced by EMI Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 27, 1982, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Lindsay Anderson
- Writers
- David Sherwin
- Release date
- May 27, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- EMI Films
Britannia Hospital cast & crew
Britannia Hospital was directed by Lindsay Anderson and written by David Sherwin.
The cast features Graham Crowden as Professor Millar, Leonard Rossiter as Vincent Potter, Malcolm McDowell as Mick Travis, Joan Plowright as Phyllis Grimshaw, Mark Hamill as Red: The Media, and Jill Bennett as Dr. MacMillan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alan Price, cinematography is by Mike Fash, and it was produced by Davina Belling and Clive Parsons.
Is Britannia Hospital worth watching?
Britannia Hospital holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 73 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and science fiction, Britannia Hospital is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Britannia Hospital
Graham Crowden
Professor Millar
Leonard Rossiter
Vincent Potter
Malcolm McDowell
Mick Travis
Joan Plowright
Phyllis Grimshaw
Mark Hamill
Red: The Media
Jill Bennett
Dr. MacMillan
Brian Pettifer
Biles
John Moffatt
Greville Figg
Fulton Mackay
Chief Superintendant Johns
Robin Askwith
Ben Keating
Barbara Hicks
Miss Tinker
Peter Jeffrey
Sir Geoffrey
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Britannia Hospital — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Britannia Hospital in United States?
Britannia Hospital is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Britannia Hospital on Kanopy?
Yes — Britannia Hospital is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Britannia Hospital in?
Britannia Hospital is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Britannia Hospital?
Britannia Hospital runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Britannia Hospital rated?
Britannia Hospital is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 73 ratings.
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