# Where to watch My Past Is My Own (1989) in the UK

> My Past Is My Own (1989) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T08:47:07.351Z)  

## Synopsis

Justin Cook (Phill Lewis) and his sister Kerry (Allison Dean) are two African American teenagers living in a middle-class New Jersey household in the late 1980s. The Cook family is visited by their distant cousin, psychologist Mariah Johnston (Whoopi Goldberg). A contemporary of Justin and Kerry's parents, Mariah is about to receive an award for her years of community work, particularly in the area of civil rights. Having been born after the Civil Rights Movement, Justin and Kerry never experienced Jim Crow segregation, and the two fail to appreciate the stories about the era that Mariah and their parents recount at dinner.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=My%20Past%20Is%20My%20Own&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=My%20Past%20Is%20My%20Own&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/My%20Past%20Is%20My%20Own)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=My%20Past%20Is%20My%20Own&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=My%20Past%20Is%20My%20Own&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream My Past Is My Own in the UK?**

My Past Is My Own (1989) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 My Past Is My Own?**

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 Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of My Past Is My Own?**

Yes. My Past Is My Own can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is My Past Is My Own on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

My Past Is My Own is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**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.
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