The Onion Field (1979) film poster — UK streaming guide

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The Onion Field (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.

An LA police officer is murdered in the onion fields outside of Bakersfield. However, legal loopholes could keep his kidnappers from receiving justice, and his partner is haunted by overwhelming survivor's guilt.

  • Film
  • 1979
  • 122 min
  • ★ 6.0/10 TMDB
  • Crime
  • Drama

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Cast & crew

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DirectorHarold Becker
WriterJoseph Wambaugh

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