Where to watch Billy Liar in United Kingdom
Billy Liar is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player and YouTube. Availability checked 26 June 2026.
About Billy Liar
Billy Liar is a 1963 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Drama genres, directed by John Schlesinger, starring Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie and Wilfred Pickles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 125 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Billy Liar in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Billy Liar trailer
Overview
A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.
Top cast
Tom Courtenay
William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
Julie Christie
Liz
Wilfred Pickles
Geoffrey Fisher
Mona Washbourne
Alice Fisher
Ethel Griffies
Grandma Florence
Finlay Currie
Duxbury
Gwendolyn Watts
Rita
Helen Fraser
Barbara
Leonard Rossiter
Emanuel Shadrack
Rodney Bewes
Arthur Crabtree
George Innes
Stamp
Leslie Randall
Danny Boon
Patrick Barr
Inspector MacDonald
Ernest Clark
Prison Governor
Godfrey Winn
Disc Jockey
Jack Cunningham
Ticket Examiner (uncredited)
Harry Landis
Man on Train (uncredited)
E. V. H. Emmett
Newsreel Commentator (uncredited)
Anna Wing
Mrs. Crabtree (uncredited)
Sheila Fearn
Telephonist (uncredited)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Billy Liar in United Kingdom?+
In United Kingdom, you can stream Billy Liar on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player and YouTube.
Is Billy Liar on Netflix?+
Billy Liar is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.
How long is Billy Liar?+
Billy Liar has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who stars in Billy Liar?+
Billy Liar stars Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles, Mona Washbourne and Ethel Griffies.
When did Billy Liar come out?+
Billy Liar is a 1963 movie directed by John Schlesinger.
What genre is Billy Liar?+
Billy Liar is Comedy, Romance and Drama film.
Who directed Billy Liar?+
Billy Liar was directed by John Schlesinger.
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