The Burston Rebellion
1985, English. Directed by Norman Stone.
Drama reconstructing the events of a strike by the schoolchildren of a Norfolk school in 1914, who refused to accept the dismissal of their teachers, Tom and Annie Higdon, who were both socialists.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Burston Rebellion
The Burston Rebellion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 February 1985.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Norman StoneDirector
- Eileen AtkinsKitty Higdon
- Bernard HillTom Higdon
- John ShrapnelRev. Charles Tucker Eland
- Thelma WhiteleyMrs Eland
- Nicola CowperViolet Potter
- Geoffrey ChaterMagistrate
- John AbineriFarmer Fowler
- Henry MoxonFrederick Starr
- Peter BensonPeggram
- Robert DuncanCasey
- Maggie RileyMrs Philpot
- Jon LaurimoreGeorge Durbidge
Details
- Released
- 24 February 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Elaine Morgan
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Burston Rebellion
The Rosa Parks Story
2002 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2017 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Miniaturist
2017 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
All the Way
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Against the Wall
1994 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Confirmation
2016 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Oslo
2021 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Eichmann Show
2015 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Burston Rebellion: quick answers
Is The Burston Rebellion worth watching?
The Burston Rebellion doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Burston Rebellion?
The Burston Rebellion runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Burston Rebellion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Burston Rebellion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Burston Rebellion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Burston Rebellion yet.
Which OTT platform is The Burston Rebellion on?
The Burston Rebellion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 February 1985. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Burston Rebellion?
If you liked The Burston Rebellion, try The Rosa Parks Story, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Miniaturist.
Who directed The Burston Rebellion?
The Burston Rebellion (1985) was directed by Norman Stone and stars Eileen Atkins, Bernard Hill, John Shrapnel.