# Where to watch Leave to Remain (1989) in the UK

> Leave to Remain (1989) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 108 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T06:17:24.020Z)  

## Synopsis

Set during the political upheaval following Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power in Iran, Les Blair's gripping work tells the story of Shahin Mohamedi, a young Iranian woman studying in London. When the cheques her father sends from home are intercepted by the Khomeini government, she is threatened with repatriation by vicious British immigration officers. To remain in England she must be granted 'Leave To Remain'. Enter Jimmy Johnstone, an English wide-boy strapped for cash and willing to perform the paper marriage that will ensure Shahin's freedom. Jimmy wants to build on the relationship, but Shahin's heart is a thousand miles away with her old fiance.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Leave to Remain in the UK?**

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**Is Leave to Remain on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Leave to Remain is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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