# Where to watch Notes on Blindness (2016) in the UK

> Notes on Blindness (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T22:12:29.145Z)  

## Synopsis

After losing sight in 1983, John Hull began keeping an audio diary, a unique testimony of loss, rebirth and renewal, excavating the interior world of blindness. Following on from the Emmy Award-winning short film of the same name, Notes on Blindness is an ambitious and groundbreaking work, both affecting and innovative.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/378441-notes-on-blindness/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Notes%20on%20Blindness)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Notes%20on%20Blindness)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Notes%20on%20Blindness&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Notes%20on%20Blindness&c=movies)
- [Curzon Home Cinema](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/378441-notes-on-blindness/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/378441-notes-on-blindness/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Notes%20on%20Blindness+film)

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Notes on Blindness for free in the UK?**

Notes on Blindness (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Notes on Blindness?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Notes on Blindness?**

Yes. Notes on Blindness 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 Notes on Blindness on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Notes on Blindness 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?**

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/378441/notes-on-blindness-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/y4vc2bbd3VJDcld7iUg5v0kYU3q.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/378441/notes-on-blindness-2016.json

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