# Where to watch An Elephant Sitting Still (2018) in the UK

> An Elephant Sitting Still (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 230 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.7/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T09:40:43.554Z)  

## Synopsis

In the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, they say there is an elephant that simply sits and ignores the world. Manzhouli becomes an obsession for the protagonists of this film, a longed-for escape from the downward spiral in which they find themselves.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/499556/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=An%20Elephant%20Sitting%20Still&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=An%20Elephant%20Sitting%20Still)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream An Elephant Sitting Still in the UK?**

An Elephant Sitting Still (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel 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 An Elephant Sitting Still?**

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, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of An Elephant Sitting Still?**

Yes. An Elephant Sitting Still can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, 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 An Elephant Sitting Still on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

An Elephant Sitting Still is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

**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/499556/an-elephant-sitting-still-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3qr9wpaa5dA7AGr5ndgYiioavIn.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/499556/an-elephant-sitting-still-2018.json

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