# Where to watch The Citizen (2012) in the UK

> The Citizen (2012) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 99 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T20:01:09.018Z)  

## Synopsis

Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Citizen)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Citizen for free in the UK?**

The Citizen (2012) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

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

The Citizen 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/171698/the-citizen-2012
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/HTAWH6ShCGsbAmzHVddkdched5.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/171698/the-citizen-2012.json

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