# Where to watch The Refugee (1955) in the UK

> The Refugee (1955) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1955  
**Runtime:** 135 minutes  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T21:16:20.200Z)  

## Synopsis

A Chinese medical student named Gan Shosho finds himself cut off from his homeland as he is studying in Japan during the outbreak of the war. Despite his difficult circumstances, he finds love in the form of Sachiko and the two marry. They later travel to Nanjing to live a new life together where Sachiko and Shaochang cooperate with the Japanese-backed government. Their ultimate hope is to secure peace but their idealism is not enough to keep them together through brutal times and with the end of the war the two find themselves facing a divorce... --Osaka Asian Film Festival

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/497852/the-refugee-1955
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/497852/the-refugee-1955.json

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