The Bookshop
“A town without a bookshop is no town at all.”
Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.
Where to watch The Bookshop in United States
Kanopy
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Bookshop there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Bookshop streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Beamafilm, Britbox Apple TV Channel , SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Cinema of Hearts Amazon Channel, Sooner | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | Acontra Plus, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Google Play Movies |
About The Bookshop
The Bookshop is a 2017 English-language drama film directed by Isabel Coixet. The cast is led by Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Patricia Clarkson. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Bookshop was produced by Zephyr Films, A Contracorriente Films, and Diagonal TV and made in Germany and Spain. It was released on November 10, 2017, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Isabel Coixet
- Writers
- Isabel Coixet
- Release date
- November 10, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Spain
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Zephyr Films, A Contracorriente Films, Diagonal TV
The Bookshop cast & crew
The Bookshop was directed by Isabel Coixet and written by Isabel Coixet.
The cast features Emily Mortimer as Florence Green, Bill Nighy as Mr. Brundish, Patricia Clarkson as Violet Gamart, James Lance as Milo North, Hunter Tremayne as Mr. Keble, and Honor Kneafsey as Christine.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfonso Vilallonga, cinematography is by Jean-Claude Larrieu, and it was produced by Albert Sagalés and Adolfo Blanco.
Is The Bookshop worth watching?
The Bookshop holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 462 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Bookshop is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Bookshop
In United States, you can stream The Bookshop on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Bookshop
Emily Mortimer
Florence Green
Bill Nighy
Mr. Brundish
Patricia Clarkson
Violet Gamart
James Lance
Milo North
Hunter Tremayne
Mr. Keble
Honor Kneafsey
Christine
Frances Barber
Jessie Welford
Reg Wilson
General Gamart
Michael Fitzgerald
Mr. Raven
Nigel O'Neill
Mr. Deben
Jorge Suquet
Mr. Thornton
Lana O'Kell
Ivy Welford
The Bookshop — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Bookshop in United States?
The Bookshop is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Bookshop on Kanopy?
Yes — The Bookshop is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Bookshop in?
The Bookshop is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Bookshop?
The Bookshop runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Bookshop rated?
The Bookshop is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 462 ratings.
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