# Where to watch When Hell Was in Session (1979) in the UK

> When Hell Was in Session (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 98 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T01:59:59.823Z)  

## Synopsis

This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal POW camps, he faced starvation, torture and terrible living conditions brought on by his North Vietnamese captors in an effort to keep communication alive between the prisoners. His wife, Jane, is also arranging a POW wives league in the U.S. in order to popularize their plight.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch When Hell Was in Session in the UK?**

When Hell Was in Session (1979) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is When Hell Was in Session on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

When Hell Was in Session 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?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/358878/when-hell-was-in-session-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mFzf0uzdqvz6diRYEcmhUwceGKV.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/358878/when-hell-was-in-session-1979.json

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