

Denial
“The whole world knows the Holocaust happened. Now she needs to prove it.”
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.
Where to watch Denial in United States
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Where is Denial streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Denial
Denial is a 2016 English-language drama and history film directed by Mick Jackson. The cast is led by Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spall. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy.
Denial was produced by BBC Film, Participant, and Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 30, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mick Jackson
- Writers
- David Hare
- Release date
- September 30, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- BBC Film, Participant, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment
Denial cast & crew
Denial was directed by Mick Jackson and written by David Hare.
The cast features Rachel Weisz as Deborah Lipstadt, Tom Wilkinson as Richard Rampton, Timothy Spall as David Irving, Andrew Scott as Anthony Julius, Jack Lowden as James Libson, and Caren Pistorius as Laura Tyler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Haris Zambarloukos, and it was produced by Gary Foster and Guy Heeley.
Is Denial worth watching?
Denial holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 703 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Denial is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Denial
In United States, you can stream Denial on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Denial

Rachel Weisz
Deborah Lipstadt

Tom Wilkinson
Richard Rampton

Timothy Spall
David Irving

Andrew Scott
Anthony Julius

Jack Lowden
James Libson

Caren Pistorius
Laura Tyler

Alex Jennings
Sir Charles Gray

Harriet Walter
Vera Reich

Mark Gatiss
Professor Robert Jan van Pelt

John Sessions
Prof. Richard Evans

Nikki Amuka-Bird
Libby Holbrook

Pip Carter
Anthony Forbes-Watson
Denial — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Denial in United States?
Denial is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Denial on Netflix?
Yes — Denial is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Denial in?
Denial is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Denial?
Denial runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Denial rated?
Denial is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 703 ratings.











