The Long Good Friday (1980)
Kernel Score: 79% · 409 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1980-11-01
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch The Long Good Friday
- Stream: HBO Max
- Free with ads: Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, MovieMe
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Long Good Friday parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated crime thriller features gangland violence, a car bomb, and organized-crime brutality.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes a car bomb, slaughterhouse violence, and ruthless gangland retaliation.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Set within a criminal underworld involving casinos and organized crime dealings.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John Mackenzie
Cast
- Bob Hoskins as Harold Shand
- Helen Mirren as Victoria
- Dave King as Parky
- Bryan Marshall as Harris
- Derek Thompson as Jeff
- Eddie Constantine as Charlie
- Paul Freeman as Colin
- P.H. Moriarty as Razors
- Alan Ford as Jack
- Paul Barber as Erroll
The Long Good Friday FAQ
Is The Long Good Friday good?
The Long Good Friday has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 409 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Long Good Friday?
In the US you can stream The Long Good Friday on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and MovieMe.
Is The Long Good Friday OK for kids?
The Long Good Friday is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated crime thriller features gangland violence, a car bomb, and organized-crime brutality.
What movies are like The Long Good Friday?
If you liked The Long Good Friday, try The Departed, State of Grace, Touch of Evil and Pulp Fiction.