# Where to watch Henri Rousseau, or The Burgeoning of Modern Art (2016) in the UK

> Henri Rousseau, or The Burgeoning of Modern Art (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on Arte. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 53 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T03:27:28.416Z)  

## Synopsis

Henri Rousseau started to paint in Paris around 1880, at the age of 40. This self-taught artist was friendly with the poet Apollinaire, Robert Delaunay and Pablo Picasso, who recognized his genius, and yet his work was to remain underrated during his lifetime. However, with its dislocated compositions and profoundly dreamlike subject matter, it was to have a decisive influence on modern art, from surrealism to abstract art.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Arte](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/393268-le-douanier-rousseau-ou-l-eclosion-moderne/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Henri Rousseau, or The Burgeoning of Modern Art for free in the UK?**

Henri Rousseau, or The Burgeoning of Modern Art (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Arte in the United Kingdom.

**Is Henri Rousseau, or The Burgeoning of Modern Art on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Henri Rousseau, or The Burgeoning of Modern Art 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/393268/henri-rousseau-or-the-burgeoning-of-modern-art-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/oq09pBJgMu9WZHAXFUwmbXX8yyi.jpg
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