Salting the Battlefield (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2014, Salting the Battlefield is an action, drama and crime film directed by David Hare, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. David Hare concludes his trilogy of films about MI5 renegade Johnny Worricker with another fugue on power, secrets and the British establishment. Johnny Worricker goes on the run with Margot Tyrell across Europe, and with the net closing in, the former MI5 man knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront prime minister Alec Beasley.
Who’s in it. Salting the Battlefield stars Bill Nighy as Johnny Worricker, Helena Bonham Carter as Margot Tyrell, Ralph Fiennes as Prime Minister Alec Beasley and Ewen Bremner as Rollo Madeley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Salting the Battlefield has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salting the Battlefield page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salting the Battlefield tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salting the Battlefield (2014)?
- In GB, Salting the Battlefield is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Salting the Battlefield worth watching?
- Salting the Battlefield holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salting the Battlefield?
- Salting the Battlefield stars Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Ewen Bremner and Judy Davis.
- When was Salting the Battlefield released?
- Salting the Battlefield was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.