# Where to watch Deborah, the Rival (1997) in the UK

> Deborah, the Rival (1997) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1997  
**Runtime:** 94 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Romance  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T13:14:02.323Z)  

## Synopsis

A college girl, Asayo, falls for the star of her school’s football team, Igarashi. Her main rival in winning him is Deborah, a flamboyant drag-performing football player (okama) who shares her dorm. Despite their rivalry, Asayo and Deborah become friends, and he helps her pursue Igarashi. Complications arise when Asayo realizes Deborah secretly loves Igarashi. His feelings are eventually revealed, but Igarashi does not reciprocate. In the end, Asayo, Igarashi, and Deborah navigate romance, rivalry, and dorm life together, with friendships and loyalties intact.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Deborah, the Rival in the UK?**

Deborah, the Rival (1997) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Deborah, the Rival on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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