Where to watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) in the UK
The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A lovers’ story.
Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.
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Daniel Day-LewisTomas -
Juliette BinocheTereza -
Lena OlinSabina -
Derek de LintFranz -
Stellan SkarsgårdThe Engineer -
Erland JosephsonThe Ambassador -
Pavel LandovskýPavel -
Donald MoffatChief Surgeon
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Where can I watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being in the UK?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
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Yes. The Unbearable Lightness of Being can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, 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.
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