The Ploughman's Lunch (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1983, The Ploughman's Lunch is a drama film directed by Richard Eyre, running about 107 minutes. “An age of deceit... A man of our times” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As England begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.
Who’s in it. The Ploughman's Lunch stars Jonathan Pryce as James Penfield, Tim Curry as Jeremy Hancock, Rosemary Harris as Ann Barrington and Frank Finlay as Matthew Fox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Ploughman's Lunch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ploughman's Lunch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ploughman's Lunch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ploughman's Lunch (1983)?
- In US, The Ploughman's Lunch is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ploughman's Lunch worth watching?
- The Ploughman's Lunch holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ploughman's Lunch?
- The Ploughman's Lunch stars Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris, Frank Finlay and Charlie Dore.
- When was The Ploughman's Lunch released?
- The Ploughman's Lunch was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.