This Is England '86 (2010)
Kernel Score: 85% · 141 TMDB ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2010-09-07
Seasons: 1 · 4 episodes
Where to watch This Is England '86
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads)
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
It's 1986 - the year Maradona ends England's World Cup dreams in Mexico; the year Top Gun is the highest grossing film; the year over 3.4 million Brits are unemployed and the year Shaun is leaving school.
This Is England '86 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that This Is England '86 is a gritty 1980s British drama involving rape and gang violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The series includes gang violence set against a bleak 1980s backdrop of unemployment.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — A rape is a central, disturbing plot element in the series.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like This Is England '86
If you liked This Is England '86, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Peaky Blinders (2013) — 90%
- When They See Us (2019) — 90%
- Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019) — 90%
- The Knockout (2023) — 90%
- Romanzo Criminale: The Series (2008) — 91%
- Mayans M.C. (2018) — 89%
- Weak Hero (2022) — 91%
- Skins (2007) — 91%
Cast
- Joseph Gilgun as Richard 'Woody' Woodford
- Vicky McClure as Lol
- Stephen Graham as Combo
- Thomas Turgoose as Shaun
- Andrew Ellis as Gadget
- Andrew Shim as Milky
- Chanel Cresswell as Kelly
- Danielle Watson as Trev
- George Newton as Banjo
- Hannah Walters as Trudy
This Is England '86 FAQ
Is This Is England '86 good?
This Is England '86 has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch This Is England '86?
In the US you can stream This Is England '86 on Prime Video and watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex and Prime Video (free with ads).
Is This Is England '86 OK for kids?
This Is England '86 is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that This Is England '86 is a gritty 1980s British drama involving rape and gang violence.
What shows are like This Is England '86?
If you liked This Is England '86, try Peaky Blinders, When They See Us, Wu-Tang: An American Saga and The Knockout.