Denial (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, Denial is a drama and history film directed by Mick Jackson, running about 109 minutes. “The whole world knows the Holocaust happened. Now she needs to prove it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.
Who’s in it. Denial stars Rachel Weisz as Deborah Lipstadt, Tom Wilkinson as Richard Rampton, Timothy Spall as David Irving and Andrew Scott as Anthony Julius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Denial has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Denial page.
If you liked it. Fans of Denial tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Denial (2016)?
- In US, Denial is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Denial worth watching?
- Denial 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 Denial?
- Denial stars Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spall, Andrew Scott and Jack Lowden.
- When was Denial released?
- Denial was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.