# Where to watch The War of the Roses (1989) in the UK

> The War of the Roses (1989) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 116 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.9/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T02:34:06.463Z)  

## Synopsis

Barbara and Oliver Rose live happily as a married couple. When Barbara starts to wonder what life would be like without Oliver and likes what she sees, the two begin a campaign to force each other to leave their house, with their divorce lawyer D'Amato caught in the middle.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The War of the Roses in the UK?**

The War of the Roses (1989) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The War of the Roses?**

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, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The War of the Roses?**

Yes. The War of the Roses can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, 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 War of the Roses on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The War of the Roses is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**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/249/the-war-of-the-roses-1989
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/9VWwYsuXhRImUtrJGvN6bYJB2He.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/249/the-war-of-the-roses-1989.json

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