Let Him Have It (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1991, Let Him Have It is a drama film directed by Peter Medak, running about 115 minutes. “The shocking story of an unbelievable miscarriage of justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1950s England, slow-witted Derek Bentley falls in with a group of petty criminals led by Chris Craig, a teenager with a fondness for American gangster films. Chris and Derek's friendship leads to their involvement in the true case which would forever shake England's belief in capital punishment.
Who’s in it. Let Him Have It stars Christopher Eccleston as Derek Bentley, Paul Reynolds as Christopher Craig, Tom Courtenay as William Bentley and Eileen Atkins as Lilian Bentley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Let Him Have It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $635.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let Him Have It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let Him Have It tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let Him Have It (1991)?
- In US, Let Him Have It is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Let Him Have It worth watching?
- Let Him Have It holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Let Him Have It?
- Let Him Have It stars Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins and Iain Cuthbertson.
- When was Let Him Have It released?
- Let Him Have It was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.