# Where to watch Tales of the Black Freighter (2009) in the UK

> Tales of the Black Freighter (2009) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2009  
**Runtime:** 26 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.6/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Action, Adventure, Horror  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T20:48:10.749Z)  

## Synopsis

A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Tales%20of%20the%20Black%20Freighter)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Tales of the Black Freighter in the UK?**

Tales of the Black Freighter (2009) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Tales of the Black Freighter?**

Yes. Tales of the Black Freighter can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Tales of the Black Freighter on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Tales of the Black Freighter 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/16440/tales-of-the-black-freighter-2009
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vpZNACLrZC7EeZc0iCpnCsewZEO.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/16440/tales-of-the-black-freighter-2009.json

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