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Where to watch Special When Lit (2009) in the UK

Special When Lit (2009) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex and Pluto TV. 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.

Rediscover a lost icon

What made more money than the entire American movie industry through the 50s and 60s? Pinball. Special When Lit rediscovers the lure of a lost pop icon. A product of the mechanical and electrical age, the American invention swept the world and defined cool. Now it is relegated to a nostalgic footnote deserving a better fate. Joining the fans, collectors, designers and champion players from across the globe who share a world many of us didn't know still existed.

  • Film
  • 2009
  • 97 min
  • 6.6/10 TMDB
  • Documentary

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Special When Lit — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Special When Lit for free in the UK?

Special When Lit (2009) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex and Pluto TV in the United Kingdom.

How much does it cost to rent Special When Lit?

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Can I buy a digital copy of Special When Lit?

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