# Where to watch 42nd Street: River to River (2009) in the UK

> 42nd Street: River to River (2009) is available to watch free in the UK on Filmzie. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2009  
**Runtime:** 87 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 2.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T00:20:26.641Z)  

## Synopsis

An impressionistic, graphic history of one of the world's most infamous streets: Manhattan's 42nd Street. Likened to a DNA strip of New York City, the street has ranged from the glamorous to the derelict, housing everything from peep shows to such international institutions as the United Nations. The documentary is an exploration of the street's expansion from the farmland where Washington bivouacked his troops to the flashy, commercial center that it is today. With historical information, musical performances and personal narratives, the film traces the rise, subsequent dilapidation, and eventual resurgence of a street that has come to represent a place where, notoriously, anything may and has happened.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Filmzie](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/405842-42nd-street-river-to-river/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=42nd%20Street%3A%20River%20to%20River&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=42nd%20Street%3A%20River%20to%20River&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch 42nd Street: River to River for free in the UK?**

42nd Street: River to River (2009) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Filmzie in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent 42nd Street: River to River?**

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 Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of 42nd Street: River to River?**

Yes. 42nd Street: River to River can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is 42nd Street: River to River on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

42nd Street: River to River 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/405842/42nd-street-river-to-river-2009
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ob5uWrozZ9HZElfMKyZXPI8qbd5.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/405842/42nd-street-river-to-river-2009.json

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