Let Him Have It
1991, English. Directed by Peter Medak.
The shocking story of an unbelievable miscarriage of justice.
In 1950s England, slow-witted Derek Bentley falls in with a group of petty criminals led by Chris Craig, a teenager with a fondness for American gangster films. Chris and Derek's friendship leads to their involvement in the true case which would forever shake England's belief in capital punishment.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Let Him Have It
Let Him Have It isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Peter MedakDirector
- Christopher EcclestonDerek Bentley
- Paul ReynoldsChristopher Craig
- Tom CourtenayWilliam Bentley
- Eileen AtkinsLilian Bentley
- Iain CuthbertsonSir David Maxwell-Fyfe
- Tom BellFairfax
- Clive RevillPierrepoint
- Serena Scott ThomasStella
- Clare HolmanIris Bentley
- Mark McGannNiven Craig
- Bert Tyler-MooreVincent Montgomery
- Jack DeamTerry Stringer
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Robert Wade, Neal Purvis
- Budget
- $3.7M
- Box office
- $635K
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Let Him Have It: quick answers
Is Let Him Have It worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Let Him Have It?
Let Him Have It runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Let Him Have It have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Let Him Have It. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Let Him Have It parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Let Him Have It on?
Let Him Have It isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Let Him Have It?
If you liked Let Him Have It, try Cry of the City, Just Mercy, Riot in Cell Block 11.
Who directed Let Him Have It?
Let Him Have It (1991) was directed by Peter Medak and stars Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay.