# Where to watch Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981) in the UK

> Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 119 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T00:54:48.746Z)  

## Synopsis

Ken Harrison is an artist that lives to make sculptures. One day he is involved in a car accident, and is paralyzed from his neck down. All he can do is talk and move his head, and he wants to die. Whilst he is in hospital he makes friends with some of the staff, and they support him when he goes to trial to be allowed to die.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Whose%20Life%20Is%20It%20Anyway%3F)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Whose%20Life%20Is%20It%20Anyway%3F)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Whose%20Life%20Is%20It%20Anyway%3F&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Whose%20Life%20Is%20It%20Anyway%3F&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Whose%20Life%20Is%20It%20Anyway%3F+film)

### Buy (digital download)

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- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Whose%20Life%20Is%20It%20Anyway%3F+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Whose Life Is It Anyway? in the UK?**

Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Whose Life Is It Anyway??**

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 Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Whose Life Is It Anyway??**

Yes. Whose Life Is It Anyway? can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Whose Life Is It Anyway? on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Whose Life Is It Anyway? 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/31695/whose-life-is-it-anyway-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/qutLxh74RsoGEWfrI205yvwAlnr.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/31695/whose-life-is-it-anyway-1981.json

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