Where to Watch This Sporting Life (1963)

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Where to watch This Sporting Life

• United States: stream on Criterion Channel; watch free on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on ITVX Premium; watch free on ITVX
• Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; watch free on Tubi TV, Plex; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

Streaming availability data is provided by JustWatch via TMDB and updates daily. Prices and catalogues vary by region.

In early 1960s Northern England, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver.

• Released: 1963-02-07
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 2h 14m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 127 votes

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