# Where to watch Friendship's Death (1987) in the UK

> Friendship's Death (1987) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and BFI Player or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 78 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.9/10  
**Genres:** Science Fiction, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T18:40:19.354Z)  

## Synopsis

A robot messenger is sent to earth to appeal to humans to live in peace. Originally designed to go to MIT, by mistake she ends up in Amman, Jordan during the Black September riots of 1970. Sullivan, a British journalist, comes to her aid when she is found wandering without papers following a bombing and grants her refuge in his hotel room. But there she tells him she is a robot, sent as a peace envoy from another planet. He is not sure whether to believe her story or not, but finds her unusual view of the world appealing. They examine the human condition in a series of incredibly insightful and entertaining conversations.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Friendship's%20Death)
- [Now TV Cinema](https://www.nowtv.com/search?q=Friendship's%20Death)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/230915-friendship-s-death/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Friendship's%20Death)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Friendship's%20Death&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/230915-friendship-s-death/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Friendship's%20Death)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Friendship's%20Death&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Friendship's Death in the UK?**

Friendship's Death (1987) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go and Now TV Cinema 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 Friendship's Death?**

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, Amazon Video, and BFI Player so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Friendship's Death?**

Yes. Friendship's Death can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Friendship's Death on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Friendship's Death is currently included with: Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.

**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/230915/friendship-s-death-1987
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7HxhqLY9MoXJh4TgXEcaW5qKDSp.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/230915/friendship-s-death-1987.json

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