Poldark (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1996, Poldark is a drama film directed by Richard Laxton, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The Cornish military captain, now a member of Parliament, is drawn into the war with France while his son falls in with smugglers. Historical drama, starring John Bowe and Mel Martin, and featuring a young Ioan Gruffudd in one of his earliest roles.
Who’s in it. Poldark stars John Bowe as Ross Poldark, Mel Martin as Demelza Poldark, Michael Attwell as George Warleggan and Ioan Gruffudd as Jeremy Poldark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Poldark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, BritBox Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poldark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poldark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poldark (1996)?
- In US, Poldark is available to stream on fuboTV, BritBox Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poldark worth watching?
- Poldark holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poldark?
- Poldark stars John Bowe, Mel Martin, Michael Attwell, Ioan Gruffudd and Kelly Reilly.
- When was Poldark released?
- Poldark was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.