Small Axe (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, Small Axe is a drama series.
What it’s about. An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
Who’s in it. Small Axe stars Letitia Wright as Altheia Jones, Shaun Parkes as Frank Crichlow, Malachi Kirby as Darcus Howe and Rochenda Sandall as Barbara Beese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Small Axe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Axe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Small Axe tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Small Axe (2020)?
- In US, Small Axe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Small Axe worth watching?
- Small Axe holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Small Axe?
- Small Axe stars Letitia Wright, Shaun Parkes, Malachi Kirby, Rochenda Sandall and Jack Lowden.
- When was Small Axe released?
- Small Axe was released in 2020.