Where to watch Defence of the Realm (1986) in the UK
Defence of the Realm (1986) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Just how far will a government go to hide the truth?
A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss, an old hack, and Nina Beckam, the MP's assistant, to find out the truth.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Defence of the Realm.
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Gabriel ByrneNicholas 'Nick' Mullen -
Greta ScacchiNina Beckman -
Denholm ElliottVernon Bayliss -
Ian BannenDennis Markham -
Fulton MackayVictor Kingsbrook -
Bill PatersonJack Macleod -
David CalderHarry Champion -
Frederick TrevesArnold Reece
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Defence of the Realm — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Defence of the Realm in the UK?
Defence of the Realm (1986) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of Defence of the Realm?
Yes. Defence of the Realm can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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Defence of the Realm is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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