The Hired Man (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, The Hired Man is a notable film, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Cumbria, 1898. Whippet racing, hiring fairs, hunting and drunken antics collide, in this passionate story of John and Emily, a young married couple, and their moving struggle to carve a living from the land. An epic and heroic tale of love, betrayal, and loyalty, set against a backdrop of English country traditions being swept away as a new century faces the gathering storm of war… Based on the stirring novel by Melvyn Bragg, with a superb score of rousing foot-stomping rhythms and soaring choruses by Howard Goodall, the award-winning composer of West End hits Bend It Like Beckham and Love Story.
Who’s in it. The Hired Man stars Jon Bonner as Pennington / Blacklock / The Recruiting Officer / The Vicar, Lloyd Gorman as Jackson, Oliver Hembrough as John and TJ Holmes as Seth, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hired Man page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hired Man (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hired Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Hired Man?
- The Hired Man stars Jon Bonner, Lloyd Gorman, Oliver Hembrough, TJ Holmes and Lucy Keirl.
- When was The Hired Man released?
- The Hired Man was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.