{
  "schemaVersion": 1,
  "canonical": "https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40877/the-familiar-2009",
  "canonicalPath": "/watch/movie/40877/the-familiar-2009",
  "title": "The Familiar",
  "year": "2009",
  "type": "movie",
  "tmdbId": 40877,
  "region": "GB",
  "regionName": "United Kingdom",
  "directAnswer": "The Familiar (2009) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.",
  "lastVerified": "2026-05-12T04:31:10.434Z",
  "lastVerifiedHuman": "12 May 2026",
  "metadata": {
    "overview": "The Familiar is a terrifying story of spiritual manipulation in the life of a lonely gunsmith named Sam. Through his estranged sister-in-law, Laura, who he has not seen since before the death of his wife five years earlier, Sam comes face to face with a very wicked spirit named Rallo. Sam's attraction to Laura blinds him to the fact that Rallo is taking possession of Laura and is intent on destroying them both. Sam must work through his bitterness and choose what he really believes as he battles for his soul and Laura's life",
    "tagline": "",
    "runtimeMinutes": 101,
    "genres": [
      "Drama",
      "Horror"
    ],
    "tmdbRating": 4.2,
    "tmdbVoteCount": 5,
    "releaseDate": "2009-01-01",
    "poster": "https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/i4yqLaN9imtLX1Z5zIILKLduxpN.jpg",
    "backdrop": null
  },
  "providers": {
    "stream": [
      {
        "providerId": 9,
        "name": "Amazon Prime Video",
        "category": "subscription",
        "logoUrl": "https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/pvske1MyAoymrs5bguRfVqYiM9a.jpg",
        "url": "https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Familiar&i=instant-video"
      },
      {
        "providerId": 2100,
        "name": "Amazon Prime Video with Ads",
        "category": "subscription",
        "logoUrl": "https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/8aBqoNeGGr0oSA85iopgNZUOTOc.jpg",
        "url": "https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Familiar&i=instant-video"
      }
    ],
    "free": [
      {
        "providerId": 73,
        "name": "Tubi TV",
        "category": "free",
        "logoUrl": "https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/zLYr7OPvpskMA4S79E3vlCi71iC.jpg",
        "url": "https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Familiar"
      },
      {
        "providerId": 613,
        "name": "Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads",
        "category": "free",
        "logoUrl": "https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/gZlCYHPx9a0TRUCEeTvHXBf9ibX.jpg",
        "url": "https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Familiar&i=instant-video"
      }
    ],
    "rent": [
      {
        "providerId": 10,
        "name": "Amazon Video",
        "category": "rental",
        "logoUrl": "https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/qR6FKvnPBx2O37FDg8PNM7efwF3.jpg",
        "url": "https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Familiar&i=instant-video"
      }
    ],
    "buy": [
      {
        "providerId": 10,
        "name": "Amazon Video",
        "category": "purchase",
        "logoUrl": "https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/qR6FKvnPBx2O37FDg8PNM7efwF3.jpg",
        "url": "https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Familiar&i=instant-video"
      }
    ]
  },
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Where can I stream The Familiar in the UK?",
      "answer": "The Familiar (2009) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily."
    },
    {
      "question": "How much does it cost to rent The Familiar?",
      "answer": "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."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can I buy a digital copy of The Familiar?",
      "answer": "Yes. The Familiar 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."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is The Familiar on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?",
      "answer": "The Familiar is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads."
    },
    {
      "question": "How accurate is this film's availability data?",
      "answer": "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": {
    "data": "The Movie Database (TMDB)",
    "licensing": "JustWatch (via TMDB)",
    "refreshFrequency": "daily"
  },
  "related": {
    "htmlUrl": "https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40877/the-familiar-2009",
    "markdownUrl": "https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40877/the-familiar-2009.md",
    "jsonUrl": "https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40877/the-familiar-2009.json",
    "siteHomepage": "https://www.screensearch.co.uk/",
    "llmsTxt": "https://www.screensearch.co.uk/llms.txt"
  }
}