# Where to watch Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story (2025) in the UK

> Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story (2025) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2025  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T20:45:58.902Z)  

## Synopsis

Explores the extraordinary six-year ordeal of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe - a British-Iranian dual national held in Tehran - as well as the tireless campaign by her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, to bring her home. This documentary offers the real-life account - an emotional, human story of wrongful detention, resilience, and love. With exclusive access to former hostages and key political decision-makers, Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story offers a rare look at the toll of being used as leverage in political negotiations between states. The film lays bare how authoritarian regimes are increasingly using foreign nationals as geopolitical bargaining chips. Through the lens of Nazanin’s six-year imprisonment in Iran, the film examines the wider pattern of wrongful detention, the international failure to prevent it, and the hidden costs to families, diplomacy, and justice.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Prisoner%20951%3A%20The%20Hostages%E2%80%99%20Story)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story for free in the UK?**

Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story (2025) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story 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?**

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## Sources

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