Defence of the Realm
“Just how far will a government go to hide the truth?”
A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss, an old hack, and Nina Beckam, the MP's assistant, to find out the truth.
Where to watch Defence of the Realm in United States
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Where is Defence of the Realm streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About Defence of the Realm
Defence of the Realm is a 1986 English-language action and thriller film directed by David Drury. The cast is led by Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
Defence of the Realm was produced by Enigma Productions, The Rank Organisation, and National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC) and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 9, 1986, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Drury
- Writers
- Martin Stellman
- Release date
- May 9, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Enigma Productions, The Rank Organisation, National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
Defence of the Realm cast & crew
Defence of the Realm was directed by David Drury and written by Martin Stellman.
The cast features Gabriel Byrne as Nicholas 'Nick' Mullen, Greta Scacchi as Nina Beckman, Denholm Elliott as Vernon Bayliss, Ian Bannen as Dennis Markham, Fulton Mackay as Victor Kingsbrook, and Bill Paterson as Jack Macleod.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Roger Deakins and it was produced by Lynda Myles and David Puttnam.
Is Defence of the Realm worth watching?
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, Defence of the Realm is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Defence of the Realm
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Cast of Defence of the Realm
Gabriel Byrne
Nicholas 'Nick' Mullen
Greta Scacchi
Nina Beckman
Denholm Elliott
Vernon Bayliss
Ian Bannen
Dennis Markham
Fulton Mackay
Victor Kingsbrook
Bill Paterson
Jack Macleod
David Calder
Harry Champion
Frederick Treves
Arnold Reece
Robbie Coltrane
Leo McAskey
Steven Woodcock
Steven Dyce
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Mickey Parker
Annabel Leventon
Trudy Markham
Defence of the Realm — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Defence of the Realm in United States?
Defence of the Realm is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Defence of the Realm on Tubi TV?
Yes — Defence of the Realm is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is Defence of the Realm in?
Defence of the Realm is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Defence of the Realm?
Defence of the Realm runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Defence of the Realm rated?
Defence of the Realm is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
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