# Where to watch The 400 Blows (1959) in the UK

> The 400 Blows (1959) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1959  
**Runtime:** 99 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T08:07:16.215Z)  

## Synopsis

For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/147-les-quatre-cents-coups/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20400%20Blows&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20400%20Blows)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20400%20Blows)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20400%20Blows&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20400%20Blows)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20400%20Blows&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The 400 Blows in the UK?**

The 400 Blows (1959) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player 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 The 400 Blows?**

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 and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The 400 Blows?**

Yes. The 400 Blows can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and 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 The 400 Blows on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The 400 Blows is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player 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/147/the-400-blows-1959
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/12PuU23kkDLvTd0nb8hMlE3oShB.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/147/the-400-blows-1959.json

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