Eureka Street (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1999, Eureka Street is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Eureka Street is a BBC Northern Ireland 1999 adaptation to mini-series of Robert McLiam Wilson's 1996 novel of the same name. Set in Belfast in the six months before and after the 1994 ceasefire, it commences with an anonymous hand typing the words, "All stories are love stories." The novel opens with the same text. The story follows the lives of two friends: the Catholic Jake Jackson – struggling with a failed relationship, his job as a repossession agent and the effect of the Troubles on the world around him – and the Protestant Chuckie Lurgan, "fat" and unemployed until circumstances and a previously untapped entrepreneurial spirit lead him to a world very different from Eureka Street. The adaptation was scripted by Donna Franceschild, directed by Adrian Shergold and starred Vincent Regan as Jake and Mark Benton as Chuckie.
Who’s in it. Eureka Street stars Vincent Regan as Jake Jackson, Mark Benton as Chuckie Lurgan, Elisabeth Röhm as Max and Dervla Kirwan as Aoirghe Jenkins.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Eureka Street has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eureka Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eureka Street tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eureka Street (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eureka Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eureka Street worth watching?
- Eureka Street holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eureka Street?
- Eureka Street stars Vincent Regan, Mark Benton, Elisabeth Röhm and Dervla Kirwan.
- When was Eureka Street released?
- Eureka Street was released in 1999.