Vera Drake
“Wife. Mother. Criminal.”
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Where to watch Vera Drake in United States
BFI Player Amazon ChannelClick a service to open Vera Drake there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Vera Drake streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BFI Player Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Indie Films by Realto Amazon Channel | — |
About Vera Drake
Vera Drake is a 2004 English-language drama film directed by Mike Leigh. The cast is led by Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel.
Vera Drake was produced by StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, and UK Film Council and made in United Kingdom and France. It was released on October 22, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Writers
- Mike Leigh
- Release date
- October 22, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, UK Film Council
Vera Drake cast & crew
Vera Drake was directed by Mike Leigh and written by Mike Leigh.
The cast features Imelda Staunton as Vera Drake, Phil Davis as Stan, Sally Hawkins as Susan Wells, Daniel Mays as Sid, Eddie Marsan as Reg, and Alex Kelly as Ethel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Andrew Dickson, cinematography is by Dick Pope, and it was produced by Simon Channing Williams and Alain Sarde.
Is Vera Drake worth watching?
Vera Drake holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 401 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Vera Drake is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Vera Drake
In United States, you can stream Vera Drake on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 Vera Drake
Imelda Staunton
Vera Drake
Phil Davis
Stan
Sally Hawkins
Susan Wells
Daniel Mays
Sid
Eddie Marsan
Reg
Alex Kelly
Ethel
Ruth Sheen
Lily
Adrian Scarborough
Frank
Heather Craney
Joyce
Lesley Manville
Mrs. Wells
Simon Chandler
Mr. Wells
Wendy Nottingham
Ivy
Vera Drake — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Vera Drake in United States?
Vera Drake is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Vera Drake on BFI Player Amazon Channel?
Yes — Vera Drake is currently available on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Vera Drake in?
Vera Drake is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Vera Drake?
Vera Drake runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Vera Drake rated?
Vera Drake is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 401 ratings.
More like Vera Drake
