# Where to watch Wings of Desire (1987) in the UK

> Wings of Desire (1987) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 128 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.8/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Fantasy, Romance  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T19:46:07.605Z)  

## Synopsis

Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/144-der-himmel-uber-berlin/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Wings%20of%20Desire&i=instant-video)
- [Curzon Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Wings%20of%20Desire&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Wings%20of%20Desire)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Wings%20of%20Desire)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Wings%20of%20Desire&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Wings%20of%20Desire&c=movies)
- [Curzon Home Cinema](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/144-der-himmel-uber-berlin/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Wings%20of%20Desire+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Wings%20of%20Desire)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Wings%20of%20Desire&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Wings%20of%20Desire&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Wings%20of%20Desire+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Wings of Desire in the UK?**

Wings of Desire (1987) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel 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 Wings of Desire?**

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 Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Wings of Desire?**

Yes. Wings of Desire can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, 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 Wings of Desire on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Wings of Desire is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

**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/144/wings-of-desire-1987
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/iZQs2vUeCzvS1KfZJ6uYNCGJBBV.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/144/wings-of-desire-1987.json

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