Above Us the Earth (1977) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Above Us the Earth (1977) in the UK

Above Us the Earth (1977) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from BFI Player. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Independent Welsh filmmaker Karl Francis uses amateur and professional actors to explore the community impact of the 1975 closure of the Ogilvie Colliery in the Rhymney Valley, a few miles from his family home. Critical of the National Coal Board and the trade unions, the film focuses on the fractious interactions between politicians and union leaders, teasing out the forces that are attempting to divide the community.

  • Film
  • 1977
  • 85 min
  • 7.0/10 TMDB
  • Drama
  • Documentary

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DirectorKarl Francis

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Above Us the Earth (1977) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

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