# Where to watch The Forest (2016) in the UK

> The Forest (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 109 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.6/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Horror, Fantasy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T09:48:53.259Z)  

## Synopsis

A new teacher arrives at a small village in rural Thailand. He has just left the monkhood and has taken a job at the local school in a quest to discover life outside the monastery. He finds that one of his pupils is a mute girl who is being bullied by the other children in the class. Both the teacher and the girl must face the challenges and cruelties of the real world. The girl retreats into a fantasy world, finding solace in the forest with a strange wild boy. The teacher struggles to bring her back, whilst at the same time himself questioning the world of reality. The worlds of fantasy and reality clash with tragic consequences.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/386835/watch?locale=GB)
- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/386835/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Forest)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Forest&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Forest&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Forest for free in the UK?**

The Forest (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Forest?**

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 Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Forest?**

Yes. The Forest can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

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

The Forest 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/386835/the-forest-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/5iGCnbMBe9bSbG6RZlw3XKjmmyB.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/386835/the-forest-2016.json

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