# Where to watch Friendly Fire (1980) in the UK

> Friendly Fire (1980) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from YouTube or bought from YouTube. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 147 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T05:34:14.268Z)  

## Synopsis

In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Friendly%20Fire+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Friendly%20Fire+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Friendly Fire in the UK?**

Friendly Fire (1980) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on YouTube and buy on YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Friendly Fire?**

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 YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Friendly Fire?**

Yes. Friendly Fire can be bought as a digital download from YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Friendly Fire on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Friendly Fire 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/263086/friendly-fire-1980
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/2iwlkCp8Zo8bcDtu8mOPhZwFWBS.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/263086/friendly-fire-1980.json

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