The Accident
Tragedy strikes the welsh town of Glyngolau when an accident on a construction site kills a group of trespassing children. Grief quickly turns to anger and the families cry for justice. But as the gears of justice slowly turn, challenging truths begin to emerge. It falls to the Council Leader’s wife, Polly, to hold the community together, all the while also caring for a daughter – the only survivor of the collapse. And as those in charge fail to deliver closure for the town, it’s up to her to lead them on the march for justice, no matter what the cost.
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Streaming now in the United States on Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Where can I watch The Accident in the United States?
The Accident is available to stream on Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Accident for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Accident needs a subscription to Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, and Spectrum On Demand.
What are the ratings for The Accident?
The Accident scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Accident?
The Accident stars Sarah Lancashire, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Mark Lewis Jones, Joanna Scanlan, and Genevieve Barr. Jack Thorne is the creator.
How many seasons of The Accident are there?
The Accident has 1 season and 4 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Accident?
All 4 episodes of The Accident add up to about 2 hours 52 minutes at roughly 43 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 1 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is The Accident on?
The Accident airs on Channel 4 and Hulu, and is produced by The Forge and One Shoe Films.
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.