The Living and the Dead (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, The Living and the Dead is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Simon Rumley, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A descent into Hell is triggered when "Ex-Lord" Donald Brocklebank finds that he must leave Longleigh House for London to find a way to pay for the medical treatments for his wife Nancy. Alone, his over-protected, delusional, adult son, James, fancies himself in charge of the manor house with his terminally ill mother, and barricades the two of them into the house.
Who’s in it. The Living and the Dead stars Leo Bill as James Brocklebank, Roger Lloyd Pack as Donald Brocklebank, Kate Fahy as Nancy Brocklebank and Sarah Ball as Nurse Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Living and the Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Living and the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Living and the Dead tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Living and the Dead (2006)?
- In US, The Living and the Dead is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Living and the Dead worth watching?
- The Living and the Dead holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Living and the Dead?
- The Living and the Dead stars Leo Bill, Roger Lloyd Pack, Kate Fahy, Sarah Ball and Neil Conrich.
- When was The Living and the Dead released?
- The Living and the Dead was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.