# Where to watch East Is East (1999) in the UK

> East Is East (1999) is currently available to stream in the UK on Channel 4 Plus. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1999  
**Runtime:** 97 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T08:51:32.417Z)  

## Synopsis

In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as British and start to reject their father's rules on dress, food, religion, and living in general.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Channel 4 Plus](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=East%20Is%20East)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=East%20Is%20East)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=East%20Is%20East&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=East%20Is%20East&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=East%20Is%20East)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10557-east-is-east/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=East%20Is%20East+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=East%20Is%20East)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=East%20Is%20East&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=East%20Is%20East&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=East%20Is%20East)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=East%20Is%20East+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream East Is East in the UK?**

East Is East (1999) is currently included in subscriptions to Channel 4 Plus in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent East Is East?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of East Is East?**

Yes. East Is East can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

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

East Is East is currently included with: Channel 4 Plus.

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

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/10557/east-is-east-1999
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/tDchJ4mB23vGgwdQCmq9FCQ4W23.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/10557/east-is-east-1999.json

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