# Where to watch The Siege of Mecca (2018) in the UK

> The Siege of Mecca (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on PBS America Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 52 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 4.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T07:39:52.989Z)  

## Synopsis

On November 20, 1979 at 5:30 in the morning, hundreds of armed men take over the Grand Mosque of Mecca, transforming the holiest shrine of Islam into a fortress and a trap for almost 100,000 pilgrims inside. This was the beginning of the siege of Mecca…

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [PBS America Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Siege%20of%20Mecca&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Siege of Mecca in the UK?**

The Siege of Mecca (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to PBS America 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 The Siege of Mecca?**

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 Siege of Mecca?**

Yes. The Siege of Mecca 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 Siege of Mecca on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Siege of Mecca is currently included with: PBS America 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/544064/the-siege-of-mecca-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/iTqki7CUgwCmU8wu1II9exGxh5h.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/544064/the-siege-of-mecca-2018.json

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