# Where to watch The Captain from Kopenick (1956) in the UK

> The Captain from Kopenick (1956) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1956  
**Runtime:** 93 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T03:56:01.020Z)  

## Synopsis

A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is jailed for fifteen years. Upon his release, he wants to get a permit to get a job and start anew, but finds that without a job he can't get a permit, and without a permit he can't get a job. Ensnared in the absurd net of Prussian bureaucracy, he can't see any way out. That is, until he enters a thrift shop and spots a Prussian officer's uniform that fits him like a second skin...

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Captain from Kopenick in the UK?**

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## Sources

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