# Where to watch Withnail & I (1987) in the UK

> Withnail & I (1987) is currently available to stream in the UK on Channel 4 Plus. It can also be rented from Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 108 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T11:15:54.420Z)  

## Synopsis

Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country house of Withnail's flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty, they encounter the unpleasant side of the English countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Channel 4 Plus](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=Withnail%20%26%20I)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Withnail%20%26%20I&c=movies)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13446-withnail-i/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Withnail%20%26%20I+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Withnail%20%26%20I&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Withnail%20%26%20I&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Withnail%20%26%20I+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Withnail & I in the UK?**

Withnail & I (1987) is currently included in subscriptions to Channel 4 Plus in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Withnail & I?**

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 Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Withnail & I?**

Yes. Withnail & I can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Withnail & I on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Withnail & I is currently included with: Channel 4 Plus.

**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/13446/withnail-i-1987
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/i18cIp8A10A2JgByrfA9oIC9299.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/13446/withnail-i-1987.json

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