# Where to watch Lightning Over Water (1980) in the UK

> Lightning Over Water (1980) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 91 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.7/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T21:08:11.322Z)  

## Synopsis

Director 'Nicholas Ray' is eager to complete a final film before his imminent death from cancer. Wim Wenders is working on his own film Hammett (1983) in Hollywood, but flies to New York to help Ray realize his final wish. Ray's original intent is to make a fiction film about a dying painter who sails to China to find a cure for his disease. He and Wenders discuss this idea, but it is obviously unrealistic given Ray's state of health.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Lightning%20Over%20Water)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Lightning%20Over%20Water&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Lightning%20Over%20Water&c=movies)
- [Curzon Home Cinema](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42156-lightning-over-water/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Lightning%20Over%20Water+film)

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Lightning Over Water in the UK?**

Lightning Over Water (1980) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Lightning Over Water?**

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, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Lightning Over Water?**

Yes. Lightning Over Water can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, 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 Lightning Over Water on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Lightning Over Water 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/42156/lightning-over-water-1980
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/dFIaPUhcHCx51kEHfwWoBBgtLg0.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/42156/lightning-over-water-1980.json

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