McLibel

Name: McLibel
Released: 2005-05-20
Rating: 6.7

6.7/10 (24)

·2005· 85 min

Director: Ken Loach

"The Postman and Gardener Who Took on McDonald's, and Won."

A deep dive into the historic 1997–2005 libel lawsuit, wherein fast-food conglomerate McDonald's sued environmental activists Helen Steel and David Morris over a critical factsheet. It became the longest trial in English legal history and a major free-speech PR disaster for the corporation.

Where to Watch

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Cast

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Helen Steel

Self

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Dave Morris

Self

Bruce Alexander

Richard Rampton QC

Pip Donaghy

David Walker

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Ian Flintoff

David Green

Oliver Ford Davies

Dr. Arnott

Richard Hope

Judge

William Hope

Guardian Newspaper Representative

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Linda McGuire

Today Newspaper Representative

Nick Miles

Channel 4 Representative

Fred Pearson

Sid Nicholson

Malcolm Tierney

Ed Oakley

In brief

McLibel (2005) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 24 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 25min. You can stream it on: OVID.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch McLibel online?

McLibel is available on the following streaming services: OVID. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is McLibel?

McLibel runs 85 minutes (1h 25min).

What rating does McLibel have?

McLibel has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 24 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is McLibel from?

McLibel was released in 2005.