# Where to watch Alexandria… Why? (1979) in the UK

> Alexandria… Why? (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 133 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-07T23:45:55.124Z)  

## Synopsis

Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Alexandria… Why? in the UK?**

Alexandria… Why? (1979) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Alexandria… Why? on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Alexandria… Why? 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?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40939/alexandria-why-1979
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40939/alexandria-why-1979.json

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