# Where to watch The Opium War (1997) in the UK

> The Opium War (1997) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1997  
**Runtime:** 153 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T21:28:57.406Z)  

## Synopsis

The story of the Opium War between China, in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, and the British Empire, in the 1830s, and the subsequent takeover of Hong Kong by Britain; through the eyes of the key figures, fiercely nationalistic Lin Zexu, and opportunistic British naval diplomat Charles Elliot.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Opium War in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Opium War in the UK?**

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**Is The Opium War on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Opium War 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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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/161382/the-opium-war-1997
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/161382/the-opium-war-1997.json

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