# Where to watch To Be and to Have (2002) in the UK

> To Be and to Have (2002) is currently available to stream in the UK on Curzon Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Curzon Home Cinema or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2002  
**Runtime:** 104 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T19:30:44.013Z)  

## Synopsis

The documentary's title translates as "to be and to have", the two auxiliary verbs in the French language. It is about a primary school in the commune of Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson, Puy-de-Dôme, France, the population of which is just over 200. The school has one small class of mixed ages (from four to twelve years), with a dedicated teacher, Georges Lopez, who shows patience and respect for the children as we follow their story through a single school year.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Curzon Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=To%20Be%20and%20to%20Have&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=To%20Be%20and%20to%20Have)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=To%20Be%20and%20to%20Have&i=instant-video)
- [Curzon Home Cinema](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5168-etre-et-avoir/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=To%20Be%20and%20to%20Have)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=To%20Be%20and%20to%20Have&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream To Be and to Have in the UK?**

To Be and to Have (2002) is currently included in subscriptions to Curzon Amazon 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 To Be and to Have?**

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, and Curzon Home Cinema so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of To Be and to Have?**

Yes. To Be and to Have can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and 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 To Be and to Have on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

To Be and to Have is currently included with: Curzon Amazon 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/5168/to-be-and-to-have-2002
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mqB5QPNCmbF8DgsZqmyGQAGktUE.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/5168/to-be-and-to-have-2002.json

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