# Where to watch Under the Rainbow (1981) in the UK

> Under the Rainbow (1981) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 98 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.1/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T17:54:32.536Z)  

## Synopsis

In World War II era Los Angeles, the manager of the Culver Hotel leaves his nephew in charge for a weekend. The nephew changes the name to the Hotel Rainbow and overbooks with royalty, assassins, secret agents, Japanese tourists, and munchkins. Secret Service agent Bruce Thorpe and casting director Annie Clark find romance amidst the intrigue and confusion.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Under%20the%20Rainbow&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Under%20the%20Rainbow&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Under%20the%20Rainbow+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Under%20the%20Rainbow&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Under%20the%20Rainbow&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Under%20the%20Rainbow+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Under the Rainbow in the UK?**

Under the Rainbow (1981) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Under the Rainbow?**

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 Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Under the Rainbow?**

Yes. Under the Rainbow can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, 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 Under the Rainbow on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Under the Rainbow 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/47941/under-the-rainbow-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mCdXzpghn4tPz6hbQcvS2UwOh1C.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/47941/under-the-rainbow-1981.json

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