Movie

Libel

“The surprise witness ! The searching question ! The perjured testimony ! The accusing finger ! The shattering truth !”

★ 6.8(27)19591h 40m

Libel is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Libel

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Asquith
Release date: 1959-10-23
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: De Grunwald Productions

Libel — trailer

About Libel

Libel is a 1959 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Anthony Asquith, starring Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland and Paul Massie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Libel in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A California commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, and he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney.

Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Sir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen

Olivia de Havilland

Lady Margaret Anne Loddon

Paul Massie

Jeffrey Buckenham

Robert Morley

Sir Wilfred

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Hubert Foxley

Anthony Dawson

Gerald Loddon

Richard Wattis

The Judge

Richard Dimbleby

Himself

Martin Miller

Dr. Schrott

Millicent Martin

Maisie

Toke Townley

Associate

Deering Wells

Editor

Themes & keywords

court caseenglandwar veteranreturnlook-alikeimpostorcourtroom dramaenglish nobilitylibel suitairplane pilotpowprisoner of war camp

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Libel in Canada?+

In Canada, Libel is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Libel on Netflix?+

Libel is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Libel?+

Libel has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Libel?+

Libel stars Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland, Paul Massie, Robert Morley and Wilfrid Hyde-White.

When did Libel come out?+

Libel is a 1959 movie directed by Anthony Asquith.

What genre is Libel?+

Libel is Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Libel?+

Libel was directed by Anthony Asquith.