# Where to watch The Ploughman's Lunch (1983) in the UK

> The Ploughman's Lunch (1983) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1983  
**Runtime:** 107 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.1/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T15:20:13.107Z)  

## Synopsis

As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover  that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Ploughman's%20Lunch&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Ploughman's%20Lunch&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Ploughman's Lunch in the UK?**

The Ploughman's Lunch (1983) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is The Ploughman's Lunch on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Ploughman's Lunch is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**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/160103/the-ploughman-s-lunch-1983
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/xi7fht5jEvyRdBaF0cilxGt1vDb.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/160103/the-ploughman-s-lunch-1983.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.