# Where to watch Elián (2017) in the UK

> Elián (2017) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 108 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T08:40:24.146Z)  

## Synopsis

The story of Elián Gonzalez, a five-year-old Cuban boy plucked from the Florida Straits, and how the fight for his future changed the course of U.S.-Cuba relations. Featuring personal testimony, interviews, and a news archive, this documentary recounts Elián’s remarkable rescue on Thanksgiving Day in 1999, after his mother and 10 others fleeing Cuba perished at sea, and the custody battle between the boy’s Cuban father and his Miami-based relatives.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Elián in the UK?**

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

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/445470/elian-2017
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/445470/elian-2017.json

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