# Where to watch A War Story (2018) in the UK

> A War Story (2018) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex, Tubi TV, and Filmzie. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**Genres:** Drama, Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T07:00:12.057Z)  

## Synopsis

In 1997, Osama bin Laden declared war on the USA and Pulitzer Prize winning CNN correspondent Peter Arnett embarked on a mission to locate and interview him. A War Story follows the dramatic events leading up to the interview and the Kiwi journalist's horror on 9/11, as he recalled bin Laden's veiled threats.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/625630-a-war-story/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/A%20War%20Story)
- [Filmzie](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/625630-a-war-story/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=A%20War%20Story)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20War%20Story&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=A%20War%20Story&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=A%20War%20Story)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=A%20War%20Story+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=A%20War%20Story)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20War%20Story&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=A%20War%20Story&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=A%20War%20Story)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=A%20War%20Story+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A War Story for free in the UK?**

A War Story (2018) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex, Tubi TV, and Filmzie in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent A War Story?**

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 Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of A War Story?**

Yes. A War Story can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is A War Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A War Story 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/625630/a-war-story-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vtSGFHiw3SgOQ3g5h2Eva5te4tB.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/625630/a-war-story-2018.json

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