Winstanley (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1975, Winstanley is a drama, war and history film directed by Kevin Brownlow, running about 95 minutes. “"England is not a Free People, till the Poor that have no Land, have a free allowance to dig and labour the Commons..." Gerrard Winstanley, 1649” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gerrard Winstanley is the leader of a 17th Century religious group that believes the land should be owned communaly. He comes into conflict with both the state and the church.
Who’s in it. Winstanley stars Miles Halliwell as Gerrard Winstanley, Jerome Willis as General Lord Fairfax, Terry Higgins as Tom Haydon and Phil Oliver as Will Everard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Winstanley has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winstanley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winstanley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winstanley (1975)?
- In GB, Winstanley is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Winstanley worth watching?
- Winstanley holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Winstanley?
- Winstanley stars Miles Halliwell, Jerome Willis, Terry Higgins, Phil Oliver and David Bramley.
- When was Winstanley released?
- Winstanley was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.