# Where to watch The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) in the UK

> The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) is available to watch free in the UK on Artiflix. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and BFI Player or bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1943  
**Runtime:** 163 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.4/10  
**Genres:** War, Drama, Romance, Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T20:44:27.021Z)  

## Synopsis

General Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he's training and is considered out-of-touch with what's needed to win the war. But it wasn't always this way. Flashing back to his early career in the Boer War and World War I, we see a dashing young officer whose life has been shaped by three different women, and by a lasting friendship with a German soldier.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Artiflix](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25037-the-life-and-death-of-colonel-blimp/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Life%20and%20Death%20of%20Colonel%20Blimp)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25037-the-life-and-death-of-colonel-blimp/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Life%20and%20Death%20of%20Colonel%20Blimp)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp for free in the UK?**

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Artiflix in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?**

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 and BFI Player so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp?**

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

**Is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 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/25037/the-life-and-death-of-colonel-blimp-1943
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/kgyd5uyndsXiLYKlVgH0sm7Jfkv.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/25037/the-life-and-death-of-colonel-blimp-1943.json

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