McLibel (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2005, McLibel is a documentary film directed by Ken Loach, running about 85 minutes. “The Postman and Gardener Who Took on McDonald's, and Won.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. McLibel is a documentary film directed by Franny Armstrong for Spanner Films about the McLibel case. The film was first completed, as a 52 minute television version, in 1997, after the conclusion of the original McLibel trial. It was then re-edited to 85 minute feature length in 2005, after the McLibel defendants took their case to the European Court of Human Rights.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, McLibel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch McLibel page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch McLibel (2005)?
- In US, McLibel is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is McLibel worth watching?
- McLibel holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was McLibel released?
- McLibel was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.