1990 (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1977, 1990 is a drama series.
What it’s about. The series is set in a dystopian future in which Britain is under the grip of the Home Office's Department of Public Control (PCD), a tyrannically oppressive bureaucracy riding roughshod over the population's civil liberties. Edward Woodward plays Jim Kyle, a journalist on the last independent newspaper called The Star, who turns renegade and begins to fight the PCD covertly. The officials of the PCD, in turn, try to provide proof of Kyle's subversive activities.
Who’s in it. 1990 stars Edward Woodward as Jim Kyle, Robert Lang as Herbert Skardon, Lisa Harrow as Lynn Blake and Yvonne Mitchell as Kate Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, 1990 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1990 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1990 tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1990 (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 1990 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 1990 worth watching?
- 1990 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1990?
- 1990 stars Edward Woodward, Robert Lang, Lisa Harrow, Yvonne Mitchell and Tony Doyle.
- When was 1990 released?
- 1990 was released in 1977.