The Deal (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2003, The Deal is a comedy, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. It is approaching an election in the UK when the leader of the Labour party, John Smith, suffers another in a line of heart attacks and dies. With the leadership campaign about to start the clear choice appears to be Gordon Brown, a stanch Scotsman. However Tony Blair is also beginning to appear more likely as he will appeal to Southern voters who would be turned off by Brown. Blair rings Brown to arrange a meeting to discuss which will go for the job. The film flashbacks to the start of their relationship, sharing an office in Westminster on their first seats.
Who’s in it. The Deal stars David Morrissey as Gordon Brown, Matt Blair as Ed Balls, Michael Sheen as Tony Blair and Dexter Fletcher as Charlie Whelan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Deal 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 The Deal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deal (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Deal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Deal worth watching?
- The Deal holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deal?
- The Deal stars David Morrissey, Matt Blair, Michael Sheen, Dexter Fletcher and Frank Kelly.
- When was The Deal released?
- The Deal was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.