The Long Good Friday (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1980, The Long Good Friday is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Mackenzie, running about 114 minutes. “Who lit the fuse that tore Harold's world apart?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.
Who’s in it. The Long Good Friday stars Bob Hoskins as Harold Shand, Helen Mirren as Victoria, Dave King as Parky and Bryan Marshall as Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Long Good Friday has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Good Friday page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Good Friday tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Good Friday (1980)?
- In US, The Long Good Friday is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Good Friday worth watching?
- The Long Good Friday holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long Good Friday?
- The Long Good Friday stars Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Dave King, Bryan Marshall and Derek Thompson.
- When was The Long Good Friday released?
- The Long Good Friday was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.