# Where to watch THX 1138 (1971) in the UK

> THX 1138 (1971) is currently available to stream in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1971  
**Runtime:** 86 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.4/10  
**Genres:** Science Fiction, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-05T23:34:58.579Z)  

## Synopsis

People in the future live in a totalitarian society. A technician named THX 1138 lives a mundane life between work and taking a controlled consumption of drugs that the government uses to make puppets out of people. As THX is without drugs for the first time he has feelings for a woman and they start a secret relationship.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [HBO Max Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=THX%201138&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=THX%201138)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=THX%201138)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=THX%201138&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=THX%201138&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=THX%201138)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=THX%201138+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=THX%201138)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=THX%201138)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=THX%201138&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=THX%201138&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=THX%201138)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=THX%201138+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream THX 1138 in the UK?**

THX 1138 (1971) is currently included in subscriptions to HBO Max 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 THX 1138?**

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

**Can I buy a digital copy of THX 1138?**

Yes. THX 1138 can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, 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 THX 1138 on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

THX 1138 is currently included with: HBO Max 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/636/thx-1138-1971
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/pPyEXW7h2SJRjTsHZqrIlXxOgW9.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/636/thx-1138-1971.json

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