Bleak House (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2005, Bleak House is a drama series.
What it’s about. The generous John Jarndyce, struggling with his own past, and his two young wards Richard and Ada, are all caught up, like Lady Dedlock, in the infamous case of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce, which will make one of them rich beyond imagination if it can ever be brought to a conclusion. As Tulkinghorn digs deeper into Lady Dedlock's past, he unearths a secret that will change their lives forever, and which is almost as astounding as the final outcome of the Jarndyce case.
Who’s in it. Bleak House stars Anna Maxwell Martin as Esther Summerson, Denis Lawson as John Jarndyce, Carey Mulligan as Ada Clare and Gillian Anderson as Lady Dedlock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Bleak House sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bleak House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bleak House tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bleak House (2005)?
- In US, Bleak House is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bleak House worth watching?
- Bleak House holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bleak House?
- Bleak House stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson, Carey Mulligan, Gillian Anderson and Charles Dance.
- When was Bleak House released?
- Bleak House was released in 2005.