# Where to watch So That You Can Live (1981) in the UK

> So That You Can Live (1981) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from BFI Player. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 83 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T06:15:22.222Z)  

## Synopsis

Documentary examining what it means to live in South Wales, made in collaboration with and focusing on the lives of the Butts family. Explores the effects of complex historical forces on industry, family, work, education and learning.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/402084-so-that-you-can-live/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch So That You Can Live in the UK?**

So That You Can Live (1981) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent So That You Can Live?**

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 BFI Player so you can check the current price.

**Is So That You Can Live on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

So That You Can Live 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/402084/so-that-you-can-live-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ejG4XdrYxCb3mAs0CH54REXrAJy.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/402084/so-that-you-can-live-1981.json

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