# Where to watch My Father's War (2016) in the UK

> My Father's War (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 103 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T08:35:21.477Z)  

## Synopsis

In this unique and riveting film, a troubled man has a series of dreams in which he finds himself thrown back to a time before his birth, into the Angolan Border War, as a combat soldier. There he meets his father as a young man, when he was a member of the Special Forces. As they go through combat together, the son gets to know his father in a way he never has, giving him insight and compassion, and he is able to let go of lifelong feelings of abandonment, resentment and anger. This leads to forgiveness and a real-life reconciliation, which drives home the underlying message of this film restoring the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/436625-my-father-s-war/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=My%20Father's%20War)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=My%20Father's%20War&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=My%20Father's%20War)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=My%20Father's%20War&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch My Father's War for free in the UK?**

My Father's War (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent My Father's War?**

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 and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of My Father's War?**

Yes. My Father's War can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is My Father's War on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

My Father's War 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/436625/my-father-s-war-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mqnLOZTT3NJpENcrrb7vAXViI91.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/436625/my-father-s-war-2016.json

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