# Where to watch Shoah (1985) in the UK

> Shoah (1985) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1985  
**Runtime:** 566 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.2/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T12:01:12.830Z)  

## Synopsis

Director Claude Lanzmann spent 11 years on this sprawling documentary about the Holocaust, conducting his own interviews and refusing to use a single frame of archival footage. Dividing Holocaust witnesses into three categories – survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators – Lanzmann presents testimonies from survivors of the Chelmno concentration camp, an Auschwitz escapee, and witnesses of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, as well as a chilling report of gas chambers from an SS officer at Treblinka.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Shoah)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Shoah for free in the UK?**

Shoah (1985) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Shoah on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Shoah 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/42044/shoah-1985
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/yvwF7dfSCybFcBOklUzKpE46bHM.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/42044/shoah-1985.json

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