Where to watch Norman Lear in the UK
Find every Norman Lear film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 1 August 2026.
Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was a legendary American television writer and producer who produced such 1970s sitcoms as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Maude. As a political activist, he founded the advocacy organization People for the American Way in 1981 and has supported First Amendment rights and progressive causes. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Enie/Jeanette (Sokolovsky) and Hyman "Herman" Lear, a traveling salesman. His grandparents were all Russian Jewish immigrants. Jeanette was the inspiration for the character Edith Bunke…
Norman Lear films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring Norman Lear, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
Norman Lear TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring Norman Lear.
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- The Simpsons (1989) as Norman Lear (voice)
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- South Park (1997) Cast
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Facts of Life (1979) Creator
- One Day at a Time (1975) Producer
- Maude (1972) Executive Producer
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) Producer
- The Deputy (1959) Writer
- All in the Family (1971) Writer
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) Writer
- Sanford and Son (1972) Producer
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- The Jeffersons (1975) Creator
- One Day at a Time (2017) Executive Producer
- The Princess Bride (1987) Executive Producer
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Good Times (1974) Producer
- Boots (2025) Executive Producer
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015) as Self
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979) Creator
- Chappelle's Show (2003) Writer
- Good Times (2024) Executive Producer
- Jack & Bobby (2004) Cast
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) Executive Producer
- All That Glitters (1977) Creator
- America 2-Night (1978) Creator
- Fernwood 2 Night (1977) Creator
- Iconoclasts (2005) as Self
- Clean Slate (2025) Executive Producer
- JANET JACKSON. (2022) as Self
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Where can I watch Norman Lear films in the UK?
Norman Lear's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Norman Lear's most popular films?
Most-watched Norman Lear films currently: The Princess Bride (1987), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Before We Forget (2025), "Sr." (2022), Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023).
What TV shows has Norman Lear appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Simpsons (1989), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), The Daily Show (1996), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), South Park (1997).
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