Peterloo (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, Peterloo is a drama and history film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 154 minutes.
What it’s about. An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.
Who’s in it. Peterloo stars Rory Kinnear as Henry Hunt, Maxine Peake as Nellie, Pearce Quigley as Joshua and David Moorst as Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Peterloo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peterloo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peterloo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peterloo (2018)?
- In US, Peterloo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Peterloo worth watching?
- Peterloo holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Peterloo?
- Peterloo stars Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Pearce Quigley, David Moorst and Rachel Finnegan.
- When was Peterloo released?
- Peterloo was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.