# Where to watch Falls the Shadow:  The Life and Times of Athol Fugard (2012) in the UK

> Falls the Shadow:  The Life and Times of Athol Fugard (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 102 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T06:55:12.679Z)  

## Synopsis

Director Tony Palmer tells the incredible life story of Athol Fugard, the prolific playwright, novelist, and director who exposed the horrors of South Africa's apartheid system for the entire world to see. Interviews with Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Yvonne Bryceland and others help to illuminate Fugard's remarkable legacy.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Falls%20the%20Shadow%3A%20%20The%20Life%20and%20Times%20of%20Athol%20Fugard&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Falls%20the%20Shadow%3A%20%20The%20Life%20and%20Times%20of%20Athol%20Fugard&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Falls%20the%20Shadow%3A%20%20The%20Life%20and%20Times%20of%20Athol%20Fugard&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Falls%20the%20Shadow%3A%20%20The%20Life%20and%20Times%20of%20Athol%20Fugard&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Falls the Shadow:  The Life and Times of Athol Fugard in the UK?**

Falls the Shadow:  The Life and Times of Athol Fugard (2012) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Falls the Shadow:  The Life and Times of Athol Fugard?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of Falls the Shadow:  The Life and Times of Athol Fugard?**

Yes. Falls the Shadow:  The Life and Times of Athol Fugard 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 Falls the Shadow:  The Life and Times of Athol Fugard on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Falls the Shadow:  The Life and Times of Athol Fugard is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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