# Where to watch The Foolish Bird (2017) in the UK

> The Foolish Bird (2017) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, 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:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 116 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T15:39:46.799Z)  

## Synopsis

Lynn lives with her grandparents in Meicheng, a small Hunanese city unsettled by an ongoing rape-murder investigation. With little structure to regulate her life outside of school, where she is bullied, Lynn begins smuggling and reselling confiscated mobile phones with her friend, which leads to encounters with the city’s seedier inhabitants.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Foolish Bird in the UK?**

The Foolish Bird (2017) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, 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 The Foolish Bird?**

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, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Foolish Bird?**

Yes. The Foolish Bird 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 The Foolish Bird on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Foolish Bird 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/438030/the-foolish-bird-2017
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/n77c7VEwvSVfyoZEhP7sZO8xu5I.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/438030/the-foolish-bird-2017.json

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