In the Long Run (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2018, In the Long Run is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Set in 1980s London, this comedy series follows the Easmon family, which has settled in England after having arrived from Sierra Leone a decade earlier. The Easmons’ son, Akuna, hangs out in the housing project where the family lives, playing soccer and dodging the local thugs. The family’s life is turned upside down when Walter’s brother Valentine arrives in the U.K., bringing chaos in his wake and igniting a passion for music in Akuna.
Who’s in it. In the Long Run stars Jimmy Akingbola as Valentine Easmon, Idris Elba as Walter Easmon, Madeline Appiah as Agnes Easmon and Bill Bailey as Bagpipes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, In the Long Run has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix, Sky Go, Now TV and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Long Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Long Run tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Long Run (2018)?
- In GB, In the Long Run is available to stream on Netflix, Sky Go and Now TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Long Run worth watching?
- In the Long Run holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In the Long Run?
- In the Long Run stars Jimmy Akingbola, Idris Elba, Madeline Appiah, Bill Bailey and Kellie Shirley.
- When was In the Long Run released?
- In the Long Run was released in 2018.