# Where to watch A Little Fish in Deep Water (1996) in the UK

> A Little Fish in Deep Water (1996) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store or bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1996  
**Runtime:** 52 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T05:54:16.244Z)  

## Synopsis

Lake Tanganyika is an 'Ocean' in Africa. Millions of years ago it was colonized by a little fish called 'Cichlid'. Otters, crocodiles, cobras and cormorants all hunt the fish in clear water. How the Cichlid survived and evolved is an incredible story for, millions of years later, there are over 200 new species - all found only in Lake Tanganyika. Incredibly, they have evolved to look like coral reef fish. There are cichlid equivalents of tuna, snapper, gobies and goatfish. They have evolved bizarre methods of breeding with mouth-incubation, lekking and, unique amongst fish, there is even a cuckoo. Despite all their specialization over millions of years, if an opportunity presents itself, the little fish can behave like their unspecialized ancestor. In the climax of the film, they bang together to feast on a hatch of sardine fry. This is the story of how one little fish has conquered a lake.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=A%20Little%20Fish%20in%20Deep%20Water)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=A%20Little%20Fish%20in%20Deep%20Water)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A Little Fish in Deep Water in the UK?**

A Little Fish in Deep Water (1996) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store and buy on Apple TV Store in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent A Little Fish in Deep Water?**

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 so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of A Little Fish in Deep Water?**

Yes. A Little Fish in Deep Water can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is A Little Fish in Deep Water on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A Little Fish in Deep Water 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?**

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.
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