The Ploughman's Lunch
1983, English. Directed by Richard Eyre.
An age of deceit... A man of our times
As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Richard EyreDirector
- Jonathan PryceJames Penfield
- Tim CurryJeremy Hancock
- Rosemary HarrisAnn Barrington
- Frank FinlayMatthew Fox
- Charlie DoreSusan Barrington
- David de KeyserGold
- Bill PatersonLecturer
- Orlando WellsTom Fox
- Nat JackleyMr Penfield
- Pearl HackneyMrs Penfield
- Peter WalmsleyBob Tuckett
- Robert CartlandEditor
Details
- Released
- 30 May 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ian McEwan
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How long is The Ploughman's Lunch?
The Ploughman's Lunch runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Which OTT platform is The Ploughman's Lunch on?
The Ploughman's Lunch is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ploughman's Lunch?
If you liked The Ploughman's Lunch, try Story of G.I. Joe, Welcome to Sarajevo, The Kill Team.
Who directed The Ploughman's Lunch?
The Ploughman's Lunch (1983) was directed by Richard Eyre and stars Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris.