Above Us the Earth (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, Above Us the Earth is a notable film directed by Karl Francis.
What it’s about. Independent Welsh filmmaker Karl Francis uses amateur and professional actors to explore the community impact of the 1975 closure of the Ogilvie Colliery in the Rhymney Valley, a few miles from his family home. Critical of the National Coal Board and the trade unions, the film focuses on the fractious interactions between politicians and union leaders, teasing out the forces that are attempting to divide the community.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Above Us the Earth page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Above Us the Earth (1977)?
- In US, Above Us the Earth is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Above Us the Earth released?
- Above Us the Earth was released in 1977.