# Where to watch Afgan: The Soviet Experience (1989) in the UK

> Afgan: The Soviet Experience (1989) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 40 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.6/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T11:01:12.557Z)  

## Synopsis

During the 1980s, Russia fought a disastrous war in Afghanistan. Shot by a Western crew, the 40 minute film includes footage of combat missions with the Spetsnaz elite units, helicopter gunship pilots from a Kabul-based Air Assault Unit flying missions, the patrolling of the Salang mountain pass and the military hospital in Kabul.  Soviet General Lev Serebrov referred to the making of the film as "An experiment in glasnost".

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Afgan%3A%20The%20Soviet%20Experience)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Afgan%3A%20The%20Soviet%20Experience&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Afgan%3A%20The%20Soviet%20Experience+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Afgan%3A%20The%20Soviet%20Experience)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Afgan%3A%20The%20Soviet%20Experience&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Afgan%3A%20The%20Soviet%20Experience+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Afgan: The Soviet Experience in the UK?**

Afgan: The Soviet Experience (1989) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Afgan: The Soviet Experience?**

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, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Afgan: The Soviet Experience?**

Yes. Afgan: The Soviet Experience can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, 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 Afgan: The Soviet Experience on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Afgan: The Soviet Experience 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/419350/afgan-the-soviet-experience-1989
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/aaYdhBkQrJYbs2g8OsLwuITumfS.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/419350/afgan-the-soviet-experience-1989.json

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