Occupy! (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film

Occupy! poster

Released in 1976, Occupy! is a documentary film directed by Gael Dohany, running about 55 minutes.

What it’s about. Bill Nighy, Pete Postlewaite and (briefly) Julie Walters, then all of the Everyman Theatre Company, feature in this potent reportage/dramatisation hybrid about the occupation of the Fisher-Bendix Factory in Kirkby. Dohany uses a variety of imaginative techniques to explore the longstanding dispute, and a pronounced sense of urgency pervades this act of solidarity.

Who’s in it. Occupy! stars Janet Amsden as Player in Everyman Theatre Company, Liverpool, Christopher Blake as Player in Everyman Theatre Company, Liverpool, Pip Donaghy as Player in Everyman Theatre Company, Liverpool and Geoffrey Durham as Player in Everyman Theatre Company, Liverpool, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Occupy! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Occupy! tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Occupy! (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Occupy! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Occupy!?
Occupy! stars Janet Amsden, Christopher Blake, Pip Donaghy, Geoffrey Durham and Matthew Kelly.
When was Occupy! released?
Occupy! was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.