# Where to watch The Child and the Pope (1987) in the UK

> The Child and the Pope (1987) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**TMDB rating:** 5.2/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T06:26:46.279Z)  

## Synopsis

Ángel Romero, a child separated from his mother after the earthquake in Mexico City, believes that the only way to reunite with her is to contact the pope. To achieve this, he embarks on a journey to Colombia, where he will rely on the help of an unemployed woman and other unexpected allies.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Child and the Pope in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Child and the Pope in the UK?**

The Child and the Pope (1987) 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 The Child and the Pope on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Child and the Pope 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/420890/the-child-and-the-pope-1987
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/hNhHiHxLBrHrV1h7w4P11ScH5V6.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/420890/the-child-and-the-pope-1987.json

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