# Where to watch The Painter and the Thief (2020) in the UK

> The Painter and the Thief (2020) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2020  
**Runtime:** 102 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T17:03:20.258Z)  

## Synopsis

When two of artist Barbora Kysilkova’s most valuable paintings are stolen from a gallery at Frogner in Oslo, the police are able to find the thief after a few days, but the paintings are nowhere to be found. Barbora goes to the trial in hopes of finding clues, but instead she ends up asking the thief if she can paint a portrait of him. This will be the start of a very unusual friendship. Over three years, the cinematic documentary follows the incredible story of the artist looking for her stolen paintings, while at the same time turning the thief into art.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Painter%20and%20the%20Thief)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Painter%20and%20the%20Thief)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Painter%20and%20the%20Thief&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Painter%20and%20the%20Thief&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Painter%20and%20the%20Thief)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/654170-kunstneren-og-tyven/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Painter%20and%20the%20Thief+film)

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Painter and the Thief in the UK?**

The Painter and the Thief (2020) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Painter and the Thief?**

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, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Painter and the Thief?**

Yes. The Painter and the Thief 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 The Painter and the Thief on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Painter and the Thief 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/654170/the-painter-and-the-thief-2020
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ldcenmrQen5x8ZJ4NerYhXESc8z.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/654170/the-painter-and-the-thief-2020.json

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