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Peterloo

2018·Movie·PG-13·154 min·6.8(157)

An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.

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Where to watch Peterloo in United States

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About Peterloo

Peterloo is a 2018 English-language history and drama film directed by Mike Leigh. The cast is led by Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Pearce Quigley. It has a runtime of 2h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.

Peterloo was produced by Film4 Productions, Lipsync Productions, and Thin Man Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 1, 2018, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director
Mike Leigh
Writers
Mike Leigh
Release date
November 1, 2018
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$2 million
Production
Film4 Productions, Lipsync Productions, Thin Man Films
#based on true story#massacre#period drama#british history#historical drama#19th century#manchester, england#1810s

Peterloo cast & crew

Peterloo was directed by Mike Leigh and written by Mike Leigh.

The cast features Rory Kinnear as Henry Hunt, Maxine Peake as Nellie, Pearce Quigley as Joshua, David Moorst as Joseph, Rachel Finnegan as Mary, and Tom Meredith as Robert.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gary Yershon, cinematography is by Dick Pope, and it was produced by Georgina Lowe and Gail Egan.

Is Peterloo worth watching?

Peterloo holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 157 ratings, a solidly received history films.

At 2h 34m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy history and drama, Peterloo is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Peterloo

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Cast of Peterloo

Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear

Henry Hunt

Maxine Peake

Maxine Peake

Nellie

Pearce Quigley

Pearce Quigley

Joshua

David Moorst

David Moorst

Joseph

Rachel Finnegan

Rachel Finnegan

Mary

Tom Meredith

Tom Meredith

Robert

Simona Bitmate

Simona Bitmate

Esther

Robert Wilfort

Robert Wilfort

Lord Liverpool, the Prime Minister

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary

Sam Troughton

Sam Troughton

Mr Hobhouse

Roger Sloman

Roger Sloman

Mr Grout

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Kenneth Hadley

Mr Golightly

Peterloo — FAQs

Where can I watch Peterloo in United States?

Peterloo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.

Is Peterloo on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Peterloo is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Peterloo in?

Peterloo is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Peterloo?

Peterloo runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

What is Peterloo rated?

Peterloo is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 157 ratings.

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