Brief Encounters (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, Brief Encounters is a drama series.
What it’s about. In the early 1980s the lives of four ordinary women, their husbands, mothers, families and community are turned around when they become Ann Summers party plan saleswomen.
Who’s in it. Brief Encounters stars Sophie Rundle as Steph, Angela Griffin as Nita, Sharon Rooney as Dawn and Penelope Wilton as Pauline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Brief Encounters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brief Encounters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brief Encounters tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brief Encounters (2016)?
- In US, Brief Encounters is available to stream on YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brief Encounters worth watching?
- Brief Encounters holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brief Encounters?
- Brief Encounters stars Sophie Rundle, Angela Griffin, Sharon Rooney, Penelope Wilton and Peter Wight.
- When was Brief Encounters released?
- Brief Encounters was released in 2016.