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 16 September 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
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- The Simpsons (1989) as Norman Lear (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- South Park (1997) Cast
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Facts of Life (1979) Creator
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- One Day at a Time (1975) Producer
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- The Jeffersons (1975) Creator
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Sanford and Son (1972) Producer
- All in the Family (1971) Writer
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) Producer
- Good Times (1974) Producer
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Maude (1972) Executive Producer
- The Deputy (1959) Writer
- One Day at a Time (2017) Executive Producer
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) Writer
- The Princess Bride (1987) Executive Producer
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015) as Self
- Jack & Bobby (2004) Cast
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979) Creator
- All That Glitters (1977) Creator
- Boots (2025) Executive Producer
- Chappelle's Show (2003) Writer
- JANET JACKSON. (2022) as Self
- America 2-Night (1978) Creator
- Good Times (2024) Executive Producer
- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (2025) as Self
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) Executive Producer
- Visible: Out on Television (2020) as Self
- The Powers That Be (1992) Director
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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), Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021), Lucy and Desi (2022), Before We Forget (2025).
What TV shows has Norman Lear appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Simpsons (1989), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Daily Show (1996), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), Saturday Night Live (1975).
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