# Where to watch The First Secret City (2015) in the UK

> The First Secret City (2015) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2015  
**Runtime:** 105 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T21:15:16.429Z)  

## Synopsis

Before the creation of the secret cities of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and Hanford, the Manhattan Project hired the Mallinckrodt Chemical Works of St. Louis to refine the first uranium used in the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. For the next two decades, Mallinckrodt continued its classified work for the Atomic Energy Commission during the Cold War. The resulting radioactive waste contaminated numerous locations in the St. Louis area some of which have not been cleaned up 70 years after the end of World War II. Told through the eyes of an overexposed worker, the story expands through a series of interviews that careen down a toxic pathway leading to a fiery terminus at a smoldering, radioactively-contaminated landfill. The First Secret City reveals a forgotten history and its continuing impact on the community in the 21st Century, uncovering past wrongdoing and documenting the renewed struggles to confront the issue.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20First%20Secret%20City&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20First%20Secret%20City&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The First Secret City in the UK?**

The First Secret City (2015) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video and buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The First Secret City?**

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 so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The First Secret City?**

Yes. The First Secret City can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

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

The First Secret City 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.
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