The Great Smog of London

2026Movie53 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score

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Story

For five days in December 1952, a thick smog suffocated the British capital causing the death of thousands of Londoners. The health catastrophe lead to a realisation, in Britain and around the world, that air pollution was a serious threat to human health. This documentary reveals what happened, hour by hour, in one of the worst peacetime disasters of the 20th century.

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Directed by
Pierre Sainteny
Written by
Pierre Sainteny

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Facts

April 2, 2026 · 53 min · Documentary, History, TV Movie

Released
April 2, 2026
Runtime
53 min
Genres
Documentary, History, TV Movie
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about The Great Smog of London

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Where can I stream The Great Smog of London?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Great Smog of London worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Great Smog of London in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.