The Rank and File (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1971, The Rank and File is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Ken Loach, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Wilkinsons glass-works dominates a Staffordshire town. After a small walkout over pay discrepancies, the workers of the factory vote to go on strike, but they are denied support by their trade union.
Who’s in it. The Rank and File stars Peter Kerrigan as Eddie, Neville Smith as Jerry, Bill Dean as Billy and Tommy Summers as Tommy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Rank and File has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rank and File page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rank and File tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rank and File (1971)?
- In US, The Rank and File is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rank and File worth watching?
- The Rank and File holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rank and File?
- The Rank and File stars Peter Kerrigan, Neville Smith, Bill Dean, Tommy Summers and Joan Flood.
- When was The Rank and File released?
- The Rank and File was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.