# Where to watch Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me (2025) in the UK

> Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me (2025) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2025  
**Runtime:** 88 minutes  
**Genres:** Music, Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T16:11:51.252Z)  

## Synopsis

Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, Alabama-born Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton defied the gender norms of her time to become one of the greatest blues singers of her generation. Known for her powerful voice and uncompromising style, she rose to fame with the original recording of “Hound Dog” and later wrote “Ball & Chain,” a song that gained iconic status through Janis Joplin’s rendition.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me in the UK?**

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**Is Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1539493/big-mama-thornton-i-can-t-be-anyone-but-me-2025
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