# Where to watch A Soldier (2001) in the UK

> A Soldier (2001) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2001  
**Runtime:** 88 minutes  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T16:23:23.949Z)  

## Synopsis

Directed by Kang Jianning (under the pseudonym Wu Gong), and part of the 'Interesting Times' series with Duan Jinchuan's The Secret of My Success and Jiang Yue's This Happy Life. The film chronicles the progress of a lazy Chinese teenager who has a rude awakening when he joins the People's Liberation Army. The original film was finished in 2001, was titled 当兵 (Soldier), and is 88 minutes. It has never been broadcasted. There are two other, widely available versions: An English dub cut for BBC, which is 40 min, and a three-episode CCTV version that adds footage shot in 2003.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for A Soldier in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A Soldier in the UK?**

A Soldier (2001) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

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

A Soldier 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?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/658288/a-soldier-2001
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/658288/a-soldier-2001.json

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