# Where to watch Jan on the Barge (1986) in the UK

> Jan on the Barge (1986) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1986  
**Runtime:** 86 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Family  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T07:48:48.517Z)  

## Synopsis

1934, Germany. Jan is a 13 year old boy, who is raised without a mother. His father, a communist, is accused of a political murder, and predicted to be shot by the police when he was on the run. Jan lives with his aunt and finds a friend, Max, who wants to help him to find out what really with his father happened. During a conspirative gathering Max is shot by SA (Nazi paramilitary) and Jan succeed to escape in a barge. Erika, the daughter of the captain of the barge, and a boatman hide him. They try to help Jan to escape from police and find his father, who really survived.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Jan on the Barge in the UK?**

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**Is Jan on the Barge on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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