# Where to watch Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas (2017) in the UK > Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas (2017) is currently available to stream in the UK on Channel 4 Plus. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch. **Type:** Film **Year:** 2017 **Runtime:** 85 minutes **TMDB rating:** 6.7/10 **Genres:** Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family **Region:** United Kingdom (GB) **Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T15:12:48.656Z) ## Synopsis Tad dreams of becoming an archaeologist traveling the world, uncovering hidden secrets and lost treasure, but his job working construction keeps him daydreaming instead of exploring. The chance of a lifetime comes when he is invited to attend archaeologist Sara Lavrof's presentation of her latest discovery - the papyrus that proves the existence of the Necklace of Midas, the legendary King who turned everything he touched into solid gold. ## Streaming options in the United Kingdom ### Stream (subscription) - [Channel 4 Plus](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas) ### Rent (typically 24-48 hours) - [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas) - [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas) - [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas&i=instant-video) - [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas&c=movies) - [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas+film) ### Buy (digital download) - [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas) - [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas) - [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas&i=instant-video) - [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas&c=movies) - [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Tad%2C%20the%20Lost%20Explorer%2C%20and%20the%20Secret%20of%20King%20Midas+film) ## Frequently asked questions **Where can I stream Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas in the UK?** Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas (2017) is currently included in subscriptions to Channel 4 Plus in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily. **How much does it cost to rent Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas?** 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, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price. **Can I buy a digital copy of Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas?** Yes. Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, 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 Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?** Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas is currently included with: Channel 4 Plus. **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/452773/tad-the-lost-explorer-and-the-secret-of-king-midas-2017 - Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7WtFoWtGp45PLNmajM8iGtjAA7B.jpg - JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/452773/tad-the-lost-explorer-and-the-secret-of-king-midas-2017.json --- Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.