# Where to watch The Elephant Man (1980) in the UK

> The Elephant Man (1980) is currently available to stream in the UK on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, YouTube, and JustWatch TV or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 124 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T05:44:29.015Z)  

## Synopsis

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [MUBI](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1955-the-elephant-man/watch?locale=GB)
- [MUBI Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Elephant%20Man&i=instant-video)
- [Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Elephant%20Man&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Elephant%20Man)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Elephant%20Man)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Elephant%20Man&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Elephant%20Man&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Elephant%20Man)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1955-the-elephant-man/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Elephant%20Man+film)
- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1955-the-elephant-man/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Elephant%20Man)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Elephant%20Man)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Elephant%20Man&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Elephant%20Man&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Elephant%20Man)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Elephant%20Man+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Elephant Man in the UK?**

The Elephant Man (1980) is currently included in subscriptions to MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The Elephant Man?**

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, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, YouTube, and JustWatch TV so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Elephant Man?**

Yes. The Elephant Man can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 The Elephant Man on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Elephant Man is currently included with: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.

**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/1955/the-elephant-man-1980
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/u0wpPYjuSt8DIe1Y3Vapnh8jcKE.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1955/the-elephant-man-1980.json

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