# Where to watch The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962) in the UK

> The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1962  
**Runtime:** 82 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 4.7/10  
**Genres:** Horror, Science Fiction  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T11:32:36.204Z)  

## Synopsis

Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die&i=instant-video)
- [Shout! Factory Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33468-the-brain-that-wouldn-t-die/watch?locale=GB)
- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33468-the-brain-that-wouldn-t-die/watch?locale=GB)
- [Cultpix](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33468-the-brain-that-wouldn-t-die/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die&i=instant-video)
- [Pluto TV](https://pluto.tv/en-gb/search/The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die)
- [YouTube Free](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die+film)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Brain%20That%20Wouldn't%20Die&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Brain That Wouldn't Die in the UK?**

The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The Brain That Wouldn't Die?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of The Brain That Wouldn't Die?**

Yes. The Brain That Wouldn't Die can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Brain That Wouldn't Die on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Brain That Wouldn't Die is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**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/33468/the-brain-that-wouldn-t-die-1962
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/npg6NH4maZ4NTTWzA71KNCTvQNG.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/33468/the-brain-that-wouldn-t-die-1962.json

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