# Where to watch Central Station (1998) in the UK

> Central Station (1998) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Curzon Home Cinema or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1998  
**Runtime:** 111 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.1/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-04T23:16:05.844Z)  

## Synopsis

An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/666-central-do-brasil/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Central%20Station&i=instant-video)
- [Curzon Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Central%20Station&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Central%20Station)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Central%20Station)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Central%20Station&i=instant-video)
- [Curzon Home Cinema](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/666-central-do-brasil/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Central%20Station)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Central%20Station&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Central Station in the UK?**

Central Station (1998) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV 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 Central Station?**

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, Amazon Video, and Curzon Home Cinema so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Central Station?**

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

**Is Central Station on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Central Station is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV 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/666/central-station-1998
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/zJvp7XjQ2LhPbDVYhFXyucs40vR.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/666/central-station-1998.json

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