# Where to watch The Poet (1998) in the UK

> The Poet (1998) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1998  
**Runtime:** 114 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 4.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T12:25:21.533Z)  

## Synopsis

Gu Cheng, a contemporary Chinese poet, emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Reimi and his mistress Ching at a time when, faced with a booming economy, cultural and artistic ideologies were stagnating. He had to choose between staying in China and fighting for the "new cultural and artistic movement," or emigrating with his family. He ultimately opted for the latter. Unfortunately, nothing went as he had planned.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Poet in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Poet in the UK?**

The Poet (1998) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

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

The Poet 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?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/476559/the-poet-1998
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/476559/the-poet-1998.json

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