# Where to watch Jihad: Afghanistan's Holy War (1986) in the UK

> Jihad: Afghanistan's Holy War (1986) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1986  
**Runtime:** 52 minutes  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T17:06:10.464Z)  

## Synopsis

Filming clandestinely in Kandahar, Harmon and Lindsay have captured stunning images of combat and daily life under Soviet occupation. The result is an extraordinary documentary on Afghanistan's holy war as seen through the eyes of Haji Adbul Latif, the 'Lion of Kandahar' and his Mujahideen. The definitive film on the Soviet-Afghan War.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Jihad%3A%20Afghanistan's%20Holy%20War+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Jihad: Afghanistan's Holy War in the UK?**

Jihad: Afghanistan's Holy War (1986) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video 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 Jihad: Afghanistan's Holy War?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of Jihad: Afghanistan's Holy War?**

Yes. Jihad: Afghanistan's Holy War can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, 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 Jihad: Afghanistan's Holy War on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Jihad: Afghanistan's Holy War is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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/335129/jihad-afghanistan-s-holy-war-1986
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/aOoGK4Wd5E3pMjYp2EjcMDEjKjJ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/335129/jihad-afghanistan-s-holy-war-1986.json

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