# Where to watch The Illegal (2021) in the UK

> The Illegal (2021) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and MovieMe or bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2021  
**Runtime:** 86 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T14:31:16.393Z)  

## Synopsis

A gritty realistic story about a young film school student from middle-class India who's forced to drop out to support his family while staying in the United States as an undocumented worker.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Illegal&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Illegal&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/644784-the-illegal/watch?locale=GB)
- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/644784-the-illegal/watch?locale=GB)
- [Filmzie](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/644784-the-illegal/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Illegal)
- [MovieMe](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/644784-the-illegal/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Illegal)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Illegal in the UK?**

The Illegal (2021) 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 The Illegal?**

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 and MovieMe so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Illegal?**

Yes. The Illegal can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Illegal on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Illegal is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**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/644784/the-illegal-2021
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/wh6K0nuzQx5DpOOd5WTxBjlAA2a.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/644784/the-illegal-2021.json

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