# Where to watch Special Operating Room (1988) in the UK

> Special Operating Room (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T19:00:57.662Z)  

## Synopsis

When an unplanned pregnancy leads television anchorwoman Lu Yun to seek an abortion, she's driven to create a special investigative report about Chinese women's attitudes toward premarital sex, pregnancy and violence against women. Yuan Xie appears as Lu's boyfriend and Xuejian Li is the reporter's boss in controversial (and often censored) director Zhuangzhuang Tian's daring film about social reform and personal responsibility.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Special Operating Room in the UK?**

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**Is Special Operating Room on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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