The Long Good Friday
“Who lit the fuse that tore Harold's world apart?”
The Long Good Friday is streaming on Channel 4 Plus in Ireland, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
Where to watch The Long Good Friday
🇮🇪 Ireland
Good to know
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Release date
- 1980-11-01
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Language
- French
- Box office
- $500,000
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Calendar Productions
The Long Good Friday — trailer
About The Long Good Friday
The Long Good Friday is a 1980 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by John Mackenzie, starring Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren and Dave King. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 434 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Long Good Friday in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Long Good Friday in Ireland?+
In Ireland, you can stream The Long Good Friday on Channel 4 Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies.
Is The Long Good Friday on Netflix?+
The Long Good Friday is not on Netflix in Ireland right now, but you can stream it on Channel 4 Plus.
How long is The Long Good Friday?+
The Long Good Friday has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Who stars in The Long Good Friday?+
The Long Good Friday stars Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Dave King, Bryan Marshall and Derek Thompson.
When did The Long Good Friday come out?+
The Long Good Friday is a 1980 movie directed by John Mackenzie.
What genre is The Long Good Friday?+
The Long Good Friday is Crime, Thriller and Drama film.
Who directed The Long Good Friday?+
The Long Good Friday was directed by John Mackenzie.
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