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Where to Watch This Sporting Life (1963) in the US
- 1963
- Not Rated
- 2h 14m
- 7.5IMDb
- 96%Rotten Tomatoes
This Sporting Life is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
In Northern England in the early 1960s, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver. Machin lodges with Mrs Hammond, whose husband was killed in an accident at Weaver's, but his impulsive and angry nature stop him from being able to reach her as he would like. He becomes increasingly frustrated with his situation, and this is not helped by the more straightforward enticements of Mrs Weaver.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Lindsay Anderson
- Writer
- David Storey
- Starring
- Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel
Details
- Release date
- Feb 22, 1963
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 10 nominations total
Where to Watch This Sporting Life (1963) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch This Sporting Life in the United States?
- This Sporting Life is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream This Sporting Life or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch This Sporting Life for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD).
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