# Where to watch Thousand Cranes (1989) in the UK

> Thousand Cranes (1989) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 96 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** History, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T17:49:18.864Z)  

## Synopsis

April 1954. 12 year old schoolgirl Sadako thinks her main problem is being unable to pass the baton in relay races. But just as her team starts winning, she starts getting tired more easily. She is sent back to the American Base Victory Hospital, where the diagnosis is lymphatic leukemia. And she has no more than a year left to live. Her parents agree with the doctor that Sadako should not be told, but will she find out anyway ?

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Thousand Cranes in the UK?**

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**Is Thousand Cranes on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1008695/thousand-cranes-1989
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1008695/thousand-cranes-1989.json

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