This Sporting Life
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Digitally Remastered This Sporting Life (3rd November 2008)
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Frequently asked questions about This Sporting Life
Where can I watch This Sporting Life in the United States?
This Sporting Life is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch This Sporting Life for free?
This Sporting Life streams free with ads in the United States on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life stars Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel, William Hartnell, and Colin Blakely. Lindsay Anderson is the director.
How long is This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life runs 2h 14m (134 minutes).
When did This Sporting Life come out?
This Sporting Life was released on February 7, 1963.
Which studio made This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life was produced by Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, and Independent Artists in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life was made on a budget of $286,281.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.