# Where to watch The Greatest Thing (2001) in the UK

> The Greatest Thing (2001) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2001  
**Runtime:** 114 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History, Romance  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T05:13:12.545Z)  

## Synopsis

In the late 1860s, after becoming engaged to three bachelors in the town, Petra flees from an angry mob and seeks refuge in a rectory. Based on the Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson novel "Fiskerjænten".

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Greatest%20Thing)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Greatest%20Thing)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Greatest Thing in the UK?**

The Greatest Thing (2001) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is The Greatest Thing on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Greatest Thing is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/280444/the-greatest-thing-2001
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/c17rhnf31C69C5wI3xhlY2ZKc8U.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/280444/the-greatest-thing-2001.json

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