Bleak House (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, Bleak House is a drama series.
What it’s about. Bleak House is BBC television drama first broadcast in 1985. The serial was adapted by Arthur Hopcraft from Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House and it was the second adaptation by the BBC.
Who’s in it. Bleak House stars Denholm Elliott as John Jarndyce, Suzanne Burden as Esther Summerson, Jonathan Moore as William Guppy and Graham Crowden as Lord Chancellor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bleak House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 (1985)?
- In US, Bleak House is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bleak House?
- Bleak House stars Denholm Elliott, Suzanne Burden, Jonathan Moore, Graham Crowden and Bernard Hepton.
- When was Bleak House released?
- Bleak House was released in 1985.