Longford (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2006, Longford is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Tom Hooper, running about 88 minutes. “The only thing more shocking than her crime was his crusade to free her” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A portrait of Lord Longford, a tireless British campaigner whose controversial beliefs often resulted in furious political debate and personal conflict.
Who’s in it. Longford stars Jim Broadbent as Lord Longford, Lindsay Duncan as Lady Elizabeth Longford, Samantha Morton as Myra Hindley and Andy Serkis as Ian Brady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Longford has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Longford page.
If you liked it. Fans of Longford tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Longford (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Longford change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Longford worth watching?
- Longford holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Longford?
- Longford stars Jim Broadbent, Lindsay Duncan, Samantha Morton, Andy Serkis and Kate Miles.
- When was Longford released?
- Longford was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.