# Where to watch Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) in the UK

> Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Curzon Home Cinema. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 84 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Music  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T00:03:42.090Z)  

## Synopsis

Siblings Maisie and Tony, along with their mother, gather for their sister Eileen's wedding. It is a joyous occasion, but through flashbacks, it becomes clear that the family was not always happy. Their father was physically abusive to his wife and left the children emotionally traumatized. As a result, the children have grown into unhappy adults, looking for love they didn't receive when they were young.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41799-distant-voices-still-lives/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Distant%20Voices%2C%20Still%20Lives&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Distant%20Voices%2C%20Still%20Lives)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Curzon Home Cinema](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41799-distant-voices-still-lives/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Distant Voices, Still Lives in the UK?**

Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel 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 Distant Voices, Still Lives?**

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 Curzon Home Cinema so you can check the current price.

**Is Distant Voices, Still Lives on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Distant Voices, Still Lives is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

**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/41799/distant-voices-still-lives-1988
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7tixkjzGHY2tBh6j6L4azkx6OQc.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/41799/distant-voices-still-lives-1988.json

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