Movie

The Rank and File

★ 6.7(3)19711h 18m

The Rank and File is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ken Loach
Release date: 1971-05-20
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Rank and File

The Rank and File is a 1971 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Ken Loach, starring Peter Kerrigan, Neville Smith and Bill Dean. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rank and File in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Wilkinsons glass-works dominates a Staffordshire town. After a small walkout over pay discrepancies, the workers of the factory vote to go on strike, but they are denied support by their trade union.

Cast

Peter Kerrigan

Eddie

Neville Smith

Jerry

Bill Dean

Billy

Tommy Summers

Tommy

Joan Flood

Joan

Johnny Gee

Johnny

Mike Hayden

Mike

Bert King

Bert

Ernie Mack

Hagan

Michael Forrest

Holtby

Charlie Barlow

Charlie

Bernard Atha

Personnel Officer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rank and File in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Rank and File on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Rank and File on Netflix?+

The Rank and File is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Rank and File?+

The Rank and File has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in The Rank and File?+

The Rank and File stars Peter Kerrigan, Neville Smith, Bill Dean, Tommy Summers and Joan Flood.

When did The Rank and File come out?+

The Rank and File is a 1971 movie directed by Ken Loach.

What genre is The Rank and File?+

The Rank and File is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Rank and File?+

The Rank and File was directed by Ken Loach.