# Where to watch Hot Summer Night (1959) in the UK

> Hot Summer Night (1959) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from BFI Player. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1959  
**Runtime:** 82 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Romance, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T13:07:12.178Z)  

## Synopsis

Jacko, a respected union man, is fighting for the promotion of a Jamaican colleague to chargehand, but when his daughter brings home her black boyfriend, he realises that racial prejudice is rife within his own home. This powerful drama exposes the deep-seated racial tensions hidden in British family life during the late 1950s.  Written for the stage by Unity Theatre's Ted Willis, this television recording was filmed a few weeks after the play's successful West End run, and most of the stage cast repeat their roles here, including the terrific John Slater, Andree Melly and Lloyd Reckord. The drama's interracial kiss is probably the first to be shown on British TV.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/581408-hot-summer-night/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Hot Summer Night in the UK?**

Hot Summer Night (1959) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Hot Summer Night?**

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 BFI Player so you can check the current price.

**Is Hot Summer Night on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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

**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/581408/hot-summer-night-1959
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/xeQhp2OFSfghFjIOJ5AcC8PhhZ7.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/581408/hot-summer-night-1959.json

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