# Where to watch Black Rain (1989) in the UK

> Black Rain (1989) is currently available to stream in the UK on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 125 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.6/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Action, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T17:23:55.351Z)  

## Synopsis

Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Paramount Plus](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=Black%20Rain)
- [Paramount+ Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Black%20Rain&i=instant-video)
- [Paramount Plus Premium](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=Black%20Rain)
- [Paramount Plus Basic with Ads](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=Black%20Rain)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [YouTube Free](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Black%20Rain+film)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Black Rain in the UK?**

Black Rain (1989) is currently included in subscriptions to Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Black Rain?**

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 Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Black Rain?**

Yes. Black Rain can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 Black Rain on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Black Rain is currently included with: Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.

**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/4105/black-rain-1989
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/funhGWt9ee3Uwb6Ar8SGCCvbJdV.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/4105/black-rain-1989.json

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