# Where to watch Smiling Through the Apocalypse: Esquire in the 60s (2013) in the UK

> Smiling Through the Apocalypse: Esquire in the 60s (2013) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2013  
**Runtime:** 99 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T16:46:32.471Z)  

## Synopsis

'Smiling Through the Apocalypse' chronicles a man whose editorial instincts produced one of the greatest magazines ever: Harold Hayes, the swinging editor and cultural provocateur of the iconic Esquire Magazine of the Sixties. Through the narrative of his son Tom, a journey ensues opening unprecedented access to some of the Esquire magazine's most compelling talents, from Nora Ephron to George Lois, and Tom Wolfe to Gore Vidal. The film is a story of risk, triumph, and challenge told by the people that helped make the magazine great, and a son who only come to understand his father's editorial greatness 23 years after his passing.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

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### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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### Buy (digital download)

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Smiling Through the Apocalypse: Esquire in the 60s in the UK?**

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