# Where to watch Der unbekannte Großvater (1987) in the UK

> Der unbekannte Großvater (1987) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T11:54:34.552Z)  

## Synopsis

Paul Stojahn spent many years abroad as a fitter. Now he returns to Berlin, no longer very young, and meets his grandson Markus. The news of Paul's return causes some confusion in the family. Grandma Renate in particular cannot forgive Paul for neglecting his family. Only Markus likes Paul very much because he can tell wonderful stories about Siberia and Africa. But as the family has a different opinion of their grandfather, a row breaks out and one day Markus receives a farewell letter.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Der unbekannte Großvater in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Der unbekannte Großvater in the UK?**

Der unbekannte Großvater (1987) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Der unbekannte Großvater on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Der unbekannte Großvater 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.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1235047/der-unbekannte-gro-vater-1987
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1235047/der-unbekannte-gro-vater-1987.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.