# Where to watch Behind the Rainbow (2008) in the UK

> Behind the Rainbow (2008) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2008  
**Runtime:** 124 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-14T23:20:40.425Z)  

## Synopsis

Behind the Rainbow explores the transition of the African National Congress (ANC) from its role as a liberation organization to its position as South Africa's ruling party, by means of the evolution of the relationship between two of its most prominent leaders, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. Exiled under Apartheid, brothers in arms following Mandela's leadership, they loyally labored to build a non-racial state. Now they are bitter rivals. Their confrontation threatens to tear apart the ANC and the country, mean while the poor desperately seek hope in change and the elite fight for the spoils of victory.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Behind the Rainbow in the UK?**

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**Is Behind the Rainbow on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/197659/behind-the-rainbow-2008
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