Defence of the Realm
1986, English. Directed by David Drury.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Defence of the Realm is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- David DruryDirector
- 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
- Robbie ColtraneLeo McAskey
- Steven WoodcockSteven Dyce
- Graham Fletcher-CookMickey Parker
- Annabel LeventonTrudy Markham
Details
- Released
- 9 May 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Martin Stellman
- Box office
- $750K
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Defence of the Realm: quick answers
Is Defence of the Realm worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Defence of the Realm?
Defence of the Realm runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Defence of the Realm have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Defence of the Realm. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Defence of the Realm parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Defence of the Realm is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Defence of the Realm on?
Defence of the Realm is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Defence of the Realm?
If you liked Defence of the Realm, try Foreign Correspondent, The Hunting Party, Fast Track: No Limits.
Who directed Defence of the Realm?
Defence of the Realm (1986) was directed by David Drury and stars Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott.