This Sporting Life
“He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.”
This Sporting Life is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
Where to watch This Sporting Life
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Lindsay Anderson
- Release date
- 1963-02-07
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Language
- English
- Budget
- $286,281
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions
This Sporting Life — trailer
About This Sporting Life
This Sporting Life is a 1963 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Lindsay Anderson, starring Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts and Alan Badel. It has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 122 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Sporting Life in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
In Northern England in the early 1960s, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver.
Cast
Richard Harris
Frank Machin
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Margaret Hammond
Alan Badel
Gerald Weaver
William Hartnell
'Dad' Johnson
Colin Blakely
Maurice Braithwaite
Vanda Godsell
Mrs Anne Weaver
Anne Cunningham
Judith
Jack Watson
Len Miller
Arthur Lowe
Charles Slomer
Harry Markham
Wade
George Sewell
Jeff
Leonard Rossiter
Phillips, Sports Writer
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch This Sporting Life in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream This Sporting Life on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is This Sporting Life on Netflix?+
This Sporting Life is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is This Sporting Life?+
This Sporting Life has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
Who stars in This Sporting Life?+
This Sporting Life stars Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel, William Hartnell and Colin Blakely.
When did This Sporting Life come out?+
This Sporting Life is a 1963 movie directed by Lindsay Anderson.
What genre is This Sporting Life?+
This Sporting Life is Drama film.
Who directed This Sporting Life?+
This Sporting Life was directed by Lindsay Anderson.
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