# Where to watch A Billion Lives (2016) in the UK

> A Billion Lives (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on JustWatch TV, Plex, Tubi TV, and Filmzie. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 94 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T18:02:20.239Z)  

## Synopsis

In 20 years’ time, there will be nearly 1.6 billion smokers around the world. Approximately 70% of smokers want to quit. The United Nations’ World Health Organisation expects a billion people will die prematurely from smoking this century. The products their doctors recommend are rarely effective and many are trapped. A new vapour technology was invented to give smokers a successful way to quit. But it was quickly demonised, and even banned in many countries. A perfect storm is brewing between smokers trying to quit, government regulators, and health charities funded by the powerful pharmaceutical industry. Director Aaron Biebert travelled across four continents interviewing doctors, scientists, and others working to save a billion lives. What he found was profound government failure, widespread corruption in the public health community and powerful subversion by big business.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/395965-a-billion-lives/watch?locale=GB)
- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/395965-a-billion-lives/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/A%20Billion%20Lives)
- [Filmzie](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/395965-a-billion-lives/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A Billion Lives for free in the UK?**

A Billion Lives (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on JustWatch TV, Plex, Tubi TV, and Filmzie in the United Kingdom.

**Is A Billion Lives on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A Billion Lives 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/395965/a-billion-lives-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/jCmysd8VgMtG6lBKH0Kjnmyc1gY.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/395965/a-billion-lives-2016.json

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