Where to watch James Brown in the UK
Find every James Brown film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
James Brown (May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter, eventually referred to as "The Godfather of Soul"(GFOS). Brown started singing in gospel groups and worked his way on up. He has been recognized as one of the most iconic figures in the 20th century popular music and was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing. He was also called "the hardest-working man in show business". Brown began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash hits. In…
James Brown films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring James Brown, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
James Brown TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring James Brown.
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- The Simpsons (1989) as James Brown (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Miami Vice (1984) as Lou De Long
- The View (1997) as Self
- Madam Secretary (2014) as James Brown
- Duckman (1994) as Hostage Negotiator (voice)
- New York Undercover (1994) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Amen (1986) Cast
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- Robots (2005) as Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- Shindig! (1964) as Self
- The Millers (2013) as James Brown
- Rocky IV (1985) as The Godfather of Soul
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The Blues Brothers (1980) as Cleophus James
- TFI Friday (1996) as Self
- Jacob's Ladder (1990) Songs
- The Tuxedo (2002) as James Brown
- The Hire (2001) as Self
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
- Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as Cleophus James
- 70 Years of Youth Revolt (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Throb (1986) Cast
- Undercover Brother (2002) as Self
- Death by Fame (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Doctor Detroit (1983) as Bandleader
- Web Junk 20 (2006) Cast
- James Brown: Say It Loud (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Playboy After Dark (1969) Cast
- Holy Man (1998) as James Brown
- Get On Up (2014) Songs
- Black Caesar (1973) Original Music Composer
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- The Phynx (1970) as James Brown
- Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005) as Self
- Live 8 (2005) as Self
- Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Les Fous du Funk (2015) as Self
- When We Were Kings (1996) as Self
- The Music Scene (1969) Cast
- The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973) Original Music Composer
- The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) as Self
- James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Ski Party (1965) as Self
- TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- 1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Beat the Devil (2002) as Mr. James Brown
- Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- When the Music's Over (1983) as Self
- The Real Rocky (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Soul Power (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- The Apollo (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go! (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019) as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- Paper Chasers (2003) Cast
- James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message (2014) as Self
- Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989) as James Brown
- Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Africa Rising (2019) as Self - Musician (archive footage)
- George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- A Tale of James Brown (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003) as Self
- Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Pavarotti The Duets (2008) as Self
- Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America (2009) as Self
- Finding the Funk (2014) as Self
- The Giants of Black Music (2003) as Self
- Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer as Self (archive footage)
- James Brown Soul Brother No. 1 (1978) Cast
James Brown — FAQ
Where can I watch James Brown films in the UK?
James Brown's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are James Brown's most popular films?
Most-watched James Brown films currently: Robots (2005), Rocky IV (1985), The Blues Brothers (1980), Jacob's Ladder (1990), The Tuxedo (2002).
What TV shows has James Brown appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Simpsons (1989), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), Miami Vice (1984), The View (1997).
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