Afternoon Off (1979) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Afternoon Off (1979) in the UK

Afternoon Off (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Lee, a Chinese man, works as a waiter in a hotel in England, despite speaking very little English. Told that a girl called Iris might be interested in him, on his afternoon off work he buys a box of chocolates and sets off to find her.

  • Film
  • 1979
  • 63 min
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • TV Movie

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Cast & crew

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DirectorStephen Frears
WriterAlan Bennett

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