Akenfield (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1974, Akenfield is a drama film directed by Peter Hall, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. As a young man, Tom, prepares to leave the Suffolk village of his birth, voices and experiences from his family's past crowd in on his mind, weaving a poetic tapestry of the love of home and the longing to get away from it.
Who’s in it. Akenfield stars Stanley Baxter as Blacksmith, Ronald Blythe as The Vicar, Ethel Branton as Mrs. Quantrill and Lyn Brooks as Charlotte Rouse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Akenfield has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akenfield page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akenfield tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akenfield (1974)?
- In GB, Akenfield is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Akenfield worth watching?
- Akenfield holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Akenfield?
- Akenfield stars Stanley Baxter, Ronald Blythe, Ethel Branton, Lyn Brooks and Garrow Shand.
- When was Akenfield released?
- Akenfield was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.