# Where to watch Taking Earth (2017) in the UK

> Taking Earth (2017) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex and Pluto TV. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 3.9/10  
**Genres:** Science Fiction  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T07:32:19.674Z)  

## Synopsis

The human race is thrown into chaos as an alien invasion takes control of the planet in an effort to find one boy out of 7 billion people who holds the power to destroy them.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/447352-taking-earth/watch?locale=GB)
- [Pluto TV](https://pluto.tv/en-gb/search/Taking%20Earth)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Taking Earth for free in the UK?**

Taking Earth (2017) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex and Pluto TV in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Taking Earth?**

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, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Taking Earth?**

Yes. Taking Earth can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 Taking Earth on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Taking Earth 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/447352/taking-earth-2017
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/39z9HzGt72qG5wV8jXeCS8oL2tk.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/447352/taking-earth-2017.json

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