# Where to watch Drowning by Numbers (1988) in the UK

> Drowning by Numbers (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 119 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Crime, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T00:15:20.755Z)  

## Synopsis

Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband and,  in the ensuing cover-up, enlists the help of lonely coroner Henry Madgett, an old friend with a longstanding weakness for her charms. But when Cissie's daughter and granddaughter—both also named Cissie Colpitts—decide to resort to the same methods for solving conflicts with their own frustrating husbands, the women and their repeated appeals for help begin to wear on Madgett's conscience.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Drowning by Numbers in the UK?**

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**Is Drowning by Numbers on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/27362/drowning-by-numbers-1988
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