# Where to watch The Fortress (2017) in the UK

> The Fortress (2017) is available to watch free in the UK on W4free. It can also be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube or bought from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 140 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** War, Drama, History, Action  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T12:34:05.685Z)  

## Synopsis

Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [W4free](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/437081/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Fortress&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Fortress+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Fortress&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Fortress+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Fortress for free in the UK?**

The Fortress (2017) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on W4free in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Fortress?**

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

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Fortress?**

Yes. The Fortress can be bought as a digital download from 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 The Fortress on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Fortress 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/437081/the-fortress-2017
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ww0h7mVg9AdPEMjRJKAic1w3ELa.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/437081/the-fortress-2017.json

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