Movie

This Sporting Life

“He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.”

★ 7.0(122)19632h 14m

This Sporting Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

Where to watch This Sporting Life

🇮🇹 Italy

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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 Italy — 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

Themes & keywords

northern englandbased on novel or booksportswidowrugbyyorkshireblack and whitebitternesskitchen sink realismcoal minerlandlady tenant relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Sporting Life in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream This Sporting Life on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is This Sporting Life on Netflix?+

This Sporting Life is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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.