# Where to watch The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (1988) in the UK

> The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 100 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** TV Movie, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T16:53:20.582Z)  

## Synopsis

This made-for-television film documents the takeover of the TWA airliner in flight from Athens to Rome in 1985. The focus is on the flight attendant, Uli Derickson, whose courage and hope helped save all but one of the passengers on the plane. The movie chronicles the first 2 days and the aftermath.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story in the UK?**

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story (1988) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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