Salting the Battlefield
David Hare concludes his trilogy of films about MI5 renegade Johnny Worricker with another fugue on power, secrets and the British establishment. Johnny Worricker goes on the run with Margot Tyrell across Europe, and with the net closing in, the former MI5 man knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront prime minister Alec Beasley.
Where to watch Salting the Battlefield in United States
No streaming info for your region.
Click a service to open Salting the Battlefield there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Salting the Battlefield streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About Salting the Battlefield
Salting the Battlefield is a 2014 English-language action, drama and crime film directed by David Hare. The cast is led by Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings.
Salting the Battlefield was produced by Carnival Films, BBC Film, and Heyday Films and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on March 27, 2014, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- David Hare
- Writers
- David Hare
- Release date
- March 27, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- Carnival Films, BBC Film, Heyday Films
Salting the Battlefield cast & crew
Salting the Battlefield was directed by David Hare and written by David Hare.
The cast features Bill Nighy as Johnny Worricker, Helena Bonham Carter as Margot Tyrell, Ralph Fiennes as Prime Minister Alec Beasley, Ewen Bremner as Rollo Madeley, Judy Davis as Jill Tankard, and Felicity Jones as Julianne Worricker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Englishby, cinematography is by Thomas Townend, and it was produced by David Barron and David Heyman.
Is Salting the Battlefield worth watching?
Salting the Battlefield holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 126 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and crime, Salting the Battlefield is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Salting the Battlefield
Salting the Battlefield isn't currently available on major streaming services in United States. We track availability continuously — add it to your watchlist and we'll keep an eye out.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Salting the Battlefield
Bill Nighy
Johnny Worricker
Helena Bonham Carter
Margot Tyrell
Ralph Fiennes
Prime Minister Alec Beasley
Ewen Bremner
Rollo Madeley
Judy Davis
Jill Tankard
Felicity Jones
Julianne Worricker
Olivia Williams
Belinda Kay
Rupert Graves
Stirling Rogers
Saskia Reeves
Anthea Catcheside
Shazad Latif
Jez Nichols
Daniel Ryan
Bill Catcheside
Leanne Best
Amber Page
More from the The Worricker Collection
Salting the Battlefield — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Salting the Battlefield in United States?
Salting the Battlefield is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Salting the Battlefield in?
Salting the Battlefield is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Salting the Battlefield?
Salting the Battlefield runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Salting the Battlefield rated?
Salting the Battlefield is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
More like Salting the Battlefield
