---
title: "Black Medicine"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-medicine-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 838539
imdb_id: "tt11177120"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Black Medicine (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-medicine-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Black Medicine
Year: 2021
Genre: Thriller and Crime (Source 1), British thriller film (Source 2).
Director/Writer: Colum Eastwood (Source 2, 3).
Cast: Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Amybeth McNulty, Orla Brady (Source 2, 3), Shashi Rami (Source 3).
Runtime: 1h 30m (Source 1).
Release Date: 07/22/2021 (IE) (Source 1).
Plot: Jo is a black-market medic who carries out illegal operations for the criminal underworld. When she gives refuge to a young girl, she must choose between breaking her medical oath or crossing her ruthless employers (Source 1, 3).
Draft 1: Black Medicine is a 2021 British thriller

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Colum Eastwood
- **Networks / Studios**: Signature Entertainment, Northern Ireland Screen, 23ten

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Antonia Campbell-Hughes** as *Jo*
- **Amybeth McNulty** as *Áine*
- **Orla Brady** as *Bernadette*
- **Shashi Rami** as *Kilvenny*
- **Lalor Roddy** as *Stevie*
- **John Connors** as *Sean*
- **Beccy Henderson** as *Eimear*
- **Desmond Eastwood** as *Conor*
- **Keith McErlean** as *Richard*
- **Andrew Dickson** as *Security Guard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Black Medicine online?
Black Medicine is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Black Medicine worth watching?
Black Medicine holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Black Medicine and when was it released?
Black Medicine is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Black Medicine?
Black Medicine was directed by Colum Eastwood.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Medicine — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/838539)
- [Black Medicine (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Medicine_(film))
- [Black Medicine (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11177120/)

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