# Where to watch The Old Believers (1988) in the UK

> The Old Believers (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 56 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T07:10:44.443Z)  

## Synopsis

This extraordinary film introduces us to the Reutov family, part of an isolated northern Alberta community called the Old Believers. Adhering to the original Orthodox Christian dogma and rituals introduced to ancient Rus (present-day Ukraine, Byelorussia and Russia) by the Greeks of Byzantium, the Old Believers see themselves as the last Christians left on the face of the Earth. Here in North America, for the first time in their history, they are threatened not by persecution, but by economic bounty and the western notion of personal freedom. Shot over the four seasons, the film is both a beautiful rendering of timeless rituals and a fascinating exploration of the Old Believers' turbulent history.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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**Where can I watch The Old Believers in the UK?**

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## Sources

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