# Where to watch Hector (1987) in the UK

> Hector (1987) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 95 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T09:03:24.084Z)  

## Synopsis

Hector's parents sent him to an orphanage in treatment for smallpox but... they never picked him up. 35 years later, he still lives in the orphanage, surrounded by children, his playmates. Till a forgotten aunt remembers that he exists. She'll get him to participate in the bakery of her husband, Achilles, to work. Hector shows his skills on the basis of unexpected inventions. So he helps Jos, the son of Achilles, to accomplish his dream to be a cycling champion. Hector's good humor and childlike manner overcomes all resistance and pulls his entire entourage along on the path to success. From now on he can learn what love is...

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Hector)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Hector)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Hector in the UK?**

Hector (1987) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is Hector on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Hector is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**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/44417/hector-1987
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/44417/hector-1987.json

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