# Where to watch The Pretenders (1981) in the UK

> The Pretenders (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 102 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T14:28:19.600Z)  

## Synopsis

Young people meet in the local pub and pretend a lot more than they are. Mostly their swanky conduct is touching and affecting. There is a lot of attention for the clothes, hair-dress, music and cars of the sixties. Some of the amateur-actors became later well-known Dutch actors and directors.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Pretenders in the UK?**

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

The Pretenders 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/172957/the-pretenders-1981
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/172957/the-pretenders-1981.json

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