# Where to watch Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) in the UK

> Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 105 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.9/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T13:30:45.583Z)  

## Synopsis

Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Mapplethorpe%3A%20Look%20at%20the%20Pictures)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Mapplethorpe%3A%20Look%20at%20the%20Pictures)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Mapplethorpe%3A%20Look%20at%20the%20Pictures&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Mapplethorpe%3A%20Look%20at%20the%20Pictures&c=movies)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/373349-mapplethorpe-look-at-the-pictures/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Mapplethorpe%3A%20Look%20at%20the%20Pictures+film)

### Buy (digital download)

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- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Mapplethorpe%3A%20Look%20at%20the%20Pictures&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Mapplethorpe%3A%20Look%20at%20the%20Pictures+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures in the UK?**

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) 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, BFI Player, 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 Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?**

Yes. Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures 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 Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures 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

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/373349/mapplethorpe-look-at-the-pictures-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/9sA1JDTwZ8vqbsRzY0O9C70eJB8.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/373349/mapplethorpe-look-at-the-pictures-2016.json

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