# Where to watch Something Necessary (2013) in the UK

> Something Necessary (2013) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2013  
**Runtime:** 85 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T02:37:37.741Z)  

## Synopsis

SOMETHING NECESSARY is an intimate moment in the lives of Anne and Joseph. A woman struggling to rebuild her life after the civil unrest that swept Kenya after the 2007 elections claiming the life of her husband, the health of her son and leaving her home on an isolated farm in the Kenyan countryside in ruins, she now has nothing but her resolve to rebuild her life left. A young man, troubled gang member who participated in the countrywide violence is drawn to Anne and her farm seemingly in search of redemption. Both, Joseph and Anne need something that only the other can give to allow them to shed the painful memories of their past and move on.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Something%20Necessary)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Something%20Necessary&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Something%20Necessary+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Something%20Necessary)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Something%20Necessary&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Something%20Necessary+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Something Necessary in the UK?**

Something Necessary (2013) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Something Necessary?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Something Necessary?**

Yes. Something Necessary can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Something Necessary on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Something Necessary 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/173228/something-necessary-2013
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/6tVNU7HFyDE4V6NgWW3ZoeUFCkW.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/173228/something-necessary-2013.json

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