# Where to watch Political Animals (2016) in the UK

> Political Animals (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex and Tubi TV. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T14:20:55.276Z)  

## Synopsis

The story of four pioneering lesbian politicians and the battles they fought to pass a wide range of anti-discrimination laws.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/400933-political-animals/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Political%20Animals)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Political%20Animals)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Political%20Animals&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Political%20Animals+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Political%20Animals)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Political%20Animals&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Political%20Animals+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Political Animals for free in the UK?**

Political Animals (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex and Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Political Animals?**

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, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Political Animals?**

Yes. Political Animals can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, 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 Political Animals on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Political Animals 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/400933/political-animals-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/4lvfi9V1p1e3ajbe26kpQNaNgDM.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/400933/political-animals-2016.json

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