Comrades (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1987, Comrades is a drama and history film directed by Bill Douglas, running about 183 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.
Who’s in it. Comrades stars Robin Soans as George Loveless, William Gaminara as James Loveless, Stephen Bateman as Old Tom Stanfield and Phil Davis as Young John Stanfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Comrades has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comrades page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comrades tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comrades (1987)?
- In GB, Comrades is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Comrades worth watching?
- Comrades holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Comrades?
- Comrades stars Robin Soans, William Gaminara, Stephen Bateman, Phil Davis and Jeremy Flynn.
- When was Comrades released?
- Comrades was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.