# Where to watch Written on Water: A Modern Tale of a Dry West (2016) in the UK

> Written on Water: A Modern Tale of a Dry West (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex and Tubi TV. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 57 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T11:27:53.915Z)  

## Synopsis

Examines the conflicts, politics, economics, and groundwater depletion in the High Plains region, with a focus on the Ogallala Aquifer. Farmers and communities survive on the precious waters of the Aquifer, yet it is being depleted at alarming rates.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1511242-written-on-water-a-modern-tale-of-a-dry-west/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Written%20on%20Water%3A%20A%20Modern%20Tale%20of%20a%20Dry%20West)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Written on Water: A Modern Tale of a Dry West for free in the UK?**

Written on Water: A Modern Tale of a Dry West (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex and Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**Is Written on Water: A Modern Tale of a Dry West on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Written on Water: A Modern Tale of a Dry West is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**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/1511242/written-on-water-a-modern-tale-of-a-dry-west-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/dHck3oiujHi6648pgIy29dNNOv5.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1511242/written-on-water-a-modern-tale-of-a-dry-west-2016.json

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