# Where to watch The Borrower (1991) in the UK

> The Borrower (1991) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. It can be bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1991  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.0/10  
**Genres:** Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T07:23:11.522Z)  

## Synopsis

Aliens punish one of their own by sending him to earth. The alien is very violent, and when the body he occupies is damaged, he is forced to find another.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40221-the-borrower/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Borrower)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Borrower&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Borrower&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Borrower+film)

## Frequently asked questions

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

The Borrower (1991) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

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

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

The Borrower 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/40221/the-borrower-1991
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/h9dvb82gcM3EriHb50MXYnygFfe.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40221/the-borrower-1991.json

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