# Where to watch El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history (2018) in the UK

> El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history (2018) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 27 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T03:50:18.495Z)  

## Synopsis

On August 5, 1928, after 2 hours and 32 minutes of racing, the 71st rooster wearing the bib entered the Olympic stadium in Amsterdam. Ahmed El Ouafi Bouguéra wins the gold medal and becomes the first Olympic champion from the African continent. He achieved his feat under the tricolor flag. The start of his real marathon is underway. The history of sport extends to the history of Algeria and France. This documentary retraces the different stages of the life of this great champion, not only the history of sport but also the great story. Archival photographs and interviews mingle with the painted paintings. The series thus once again gives voice to this forgotten hero, one of the great heroes of immigration who defended France for more than a century.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1191532-el-ouafi-boughera-le-marathonien-de-l-histoire/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history for free in the UK?**

El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history (2018) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

**Is El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

El Ouafi Boughera, The marathon runner of history is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/4YkAS2NZfH7QJezkowGM7Ej2FZC.jpg
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