The Old Oak (2023)
Kernel Score: 80% · 385 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2023-09-29
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch The Old Oak
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community.
The Old Oak parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Old Oak is a British drama about tensions in a struggling mining town after Syrian refugees are resettled there.
- Language: Some — Includes hostile, prejudiced language directed at refugee characters within a working-class British setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Dave Turner as TJ Ballantyne
- Ebla Mari as Yara
- Claire Rodgerson as Laura
- Trevor Fox as Charlie
- Chris McGlade as Vic
- Col Tait as Eddy
- Jordan Louis as Gary
- Chrissie Robinson as Erica
- Chris Gotts as Jaffa Cake
- Jen Patterson as Maggie
The Old Oak FAQ
Is The Old Oak good?
The Old Oak has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 385 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Old Oak?
In the US you can stream The Old Oak on Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Old Oak OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Old Oak is a British drama about tensions in a struggling mining town after Syrian refugees are resettled there.
What movies are like The Old Oak?
If you liked The Old Oak, try Mr. Church, The Good Lie, I, Daniel Blake and Still Life.