# Where to watch Friendly Shock (1988) in the UK

> Friendly Shock (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 95 minutes  
**Genres:** Family, Science Fiction, Fantasy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T06:54:53.794Z)  

## Synopsis

film about a little boy and his friend, the ganoderma alien (translation of the Chinese title) named Y Y. On a hunting trip, some men see a large mushroom. Their guide tells them it's a god that has saved many people. The men don't care and knock it off a cliff. Bing, wraps it up and takes it home. That night, the mushroom grows a face and starts walking around the house. Soon, a friendship is born. All is well until one of dad's hunting buddies realizes Y Y's healing powers. He takes Y Y to sell him and it's up to Bing and his human friend, Fatty, to rescue Y Y and return him to his cliff.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Friendly Shock in the UK?**

Friendly Shock (1988) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Friendly Shock on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Friendly Shock is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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