# Where to watch Robert Motherwell: Summer of 1971 (1972) in the UK

> Robert Motherwell: Summer of 1971 (1972) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1972  
**Runtime:** 45 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-17T23:30:12.158Z)  

## Synopsis

At work on his Elegies and Windows series, Motherwell examines his place in the Abstract Expressionist movement, which he calls the first original American movement in the "mainstream," and its practitioners "the last romantics." He distinguishes between his large paintings and his intimate papier collée. Motherwell recollects the state of American art in the 1940s and the impact of European emigré painters on the younger generation of emerging artists. He discusses the significance of collage, or papier collée, as an artist's medium and explains how he first became involved with this process. Motherwell offers his interpretations of earlier directions in art and his response to the object oriented painting that emerged in America in the 1960s. A unique document of one of the founding members of the New York School. He died in 1991.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Robert%20Motherwell%3A%20Summer%20of%201971&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Robert Motherwell: Summer of 1971 in the UK?**

Robert Motherwell: Summer of 1971 (1972) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video and buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Robert Motherwell: Summer of 1971?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of Robert Motherwell: Summer of 1971?**

Yes. Robert Motherwell: Summer of 1971 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 Robert Motherwell: Summer of 1971 on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Robert Motherwell: Summer of 1971 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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