# Where to watch The Lifeguard (2011) in the UK

> The Lifeguard (2011) is currently available to stream in the UK on DocAlliance Films. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2011  
**Runtime:** 64 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.6/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T14:10:13.477Z)  

## Synopsis

Mauricio, a lifeguard on a Chilean beach, considers himself to be a model of efficiency and professionalism. His colleagues, however, think otherwise, and speculate on why he never goes into the water. Maite Alberdi's visually gorgeous feature documentary debut has the intensity of a short story; beginning as a quirky character study of lifeguards and beachgoers, it becomes something altogether darker and more shocking when events take a dramatic turn.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [DocAlliance Films](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/118167-el-salvavidas/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Lifeguard in the UK?**

The Lifeguard (2011) is currently included in subscriptions to DocAlliance Films in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

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

The Lifeguard is currently included with: DocAlliance Films.

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

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/118167/the-lifeguard-2011
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mCGSSpQw072SNuorHy4HvaKrk5F.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/118167/the-lifeguard-2011.json

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