# Where to watch The Persians (1961) in the UK

> The Persians (1961) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1961  
**Runtime:** 68 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** History, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T16:04:01.946Z)  

## Synopsis

Les Perses (The Persians) is a French TV movie adaptation of Aeschylus' oldest known tragedy, Πέρσαι (Persai). It was originally broadcasted in October 31, 1961. The play deals with the aftermath of the Persian defeat in the battle of Salamis (480 BC), which makes it the only Greek tragedy that deals with a real historical event.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Persians in the UK?**

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**Is The Persians on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/366570/the-persians-1961
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/rRiqg6pitDfIo6AMvyWOtuWaZ63.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/366570/the-persians-1961.json

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