Where to watch Norman Lear in the UK
Find every Norman Lear film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was a legendary American television writer and producer who produced such 1970s sitcoms as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Maude. As a political activist, he founded the advocacy organization People for the American Way in 1981 and has supported First Amendment rights and progressive causes. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Enie/Jeanette (Sokolovsky) and Hyman "Herman" Lear, a traveling salesman. His grandparents were all Russian Jewish immigrants. Jeanette was the inspiration for the character Edith Bunke…
Norman Lear films streaming in the UK
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Norman Lear TV shows streaming in the UK
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- The Simpsons (1989) as Norman Lear (voice)
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- South Park (1997) Cast
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) Producer
- The Facts of Life (1979) Creator
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) Writer
- All in the Family (1971) Director
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Sanford and Son (1972) Producer
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- One Day at a Time (1975) Producer
- One Day at a Time (2017) Executive Producer
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Good Times (1974) Producer
- The Jeffersons (1975) Creator
- The Princess Bride (1987) Executive Producer
- Maude (1972) Executive Producer
- The Deputy (1959) Writer
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015) as Self
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979) Creator
- Jack & Bobby (2004) Cast
- Boots (2025) Executive Producer
- Good Times (2024) Executive Producer
- Chappelle's Show (2003) Writer
- America 2-Night (1978) Creator
- All That Glitters (1977) Creator
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) Executive Producer
- JANET JACKSON. (2022) as Self
- Visible: Out on Television (2020) as Self
- Iconoclasts (2005) as Self
- Palmerstown, U.S.A. (1980) Producer
- The Powers That Be (1992) Director
- All's Fair (1976) Creator
- TV Revolution (2004) Cast
- Clean Slate (2025) Executive Producer
- Channel Umptee-3 (1997) Producer
- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (2025) as Self
- America Divided (2016) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996) Cast
- Fernwood 2 Night (1977) Creator
- The Nancy Walker Show (1976) Producer
- Sunday Dinner (1991) Writer
- Hot l Baltimore (1975) Producer
- Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution (2022) as Self
- Casting By (2012) as Self
- Cold Turkey (1971) Director
- A Year at the Top (1977) Producer
- "Sr." (2022) as Self
- The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968) Screenplay
- Scared Stiff (1953) Additional Dialogue
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes (2021) Executive Producer
- 704 Hauser (1994) Director
- Dean Martin: King of Cool (2021) as Self
- I Carry You with Me (2021) Executive Producer
- a.k.a. Pablo (1984) Writer
- The Super Bob Einstein Movie (2021) as Self
- Pablo (2012) as Self
- Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) Executive Producer
- Lucy and Desi (2022) as Self
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" (2019) Executive Producer
- I Love Liberty (1982) Executive Producer
- Apple Pie (1978) Creator
- Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023) as Self (voice)
- Hanging In (1979) Producer
- Heartsounds (1984) Executive Producer
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" (2019) Writer
- Start the Revolution Without Me (1970) Executive Producer
- A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020) as Self
- Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter (2022) as Self
- Funny Is Money (1999) as Self
- A Different Approach (1978) Cast
- Corwin (1996) as Self
Norman Lear — FAQ
Where can I watch Norman Lear films in the UK?
Norman Lear's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Norman Lear's most popular films?
Most-watched Norman Lear films currently: The Princess Bride (1987), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Casting By (2012), Cold Turkey (1971), "Sr." (2022).
What TV shows has Norman Lear appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Simpsons (1989), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Daily Show (1996), The Mike Douglas Show (1961).
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