# Where to watch Becoming Black (2019) in the UK

> Becoming Black (2019) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2019  
**Runtime:** 91 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T15:28:41.238Z)  

## Synopsis

In the 1960s, a white couple living in East Germany tells their dark-skinned child that her skin color is merely a coincidence. As a teenager, she accidentally discovers the truth. Years before, a group of African men came to study in a village nearby. Sigrid, an East German woman, fell in love with Lucien from Togo and became pregnant. But she was already married to Armin. The child is Togolese-East German filmmaker Ines Johnson-Spain. In interviews with Armin and others from her childhood years, she tracks the astonishing strategies of denial her parents, striving for normality, developed following her birth. What sounds like fieldwork about social dislocation becomes an autobiographical essay film and a reflection on themes such as identity, social norms and family ties, viewed from a very personal perspective.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Becoming%20Black)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Becoming%20Black&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Becoming%20Black+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Becoming%20Black)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Becoming%20Black&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Becoming%20Black+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Becoming Black in the UK?**

Becoming Black (2019) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Becoming Black?**

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, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Becoming Black?**

Yes. Becoming Black can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, 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 Becoming Black on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Becoming Black 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/649901/becoming-black-2019
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/jm49ql3rrrqqvmHkCjNAmurlw0A.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/649901/becoming-black-2019.json

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