# Where to watch Where the Light Shines (2019) in the UK

> Where the Light Shines (2019) is currently available to stream in the UK on DOCSVILLE and Docsville Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2019  
**Runtime:** 100 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.8/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T21:45:31.933Z)  

## Synopsis

When two men compete to qualify in the Winter Olympics for the first time for Afghanistan, they realize that home is worth fighting for. In their wake they leave a passion for skiing and a hope for a brighter future. Where the Light Shines is the debut documentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Daniel Etter with stunning cinematography by Angello Faccini. It is produced by Academy Award nominees Marcel Mettelsiefen and Stephen Ellis along with Steven Sawalich from Articulus Entertainment. Filmed over four years, Where the Light Shines paints an intimate portrait of life in Afghanistan and shows the difficulties of trying to create change in a country that for generations has only seen war.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [DOCSVILLE](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/670441-where-the-light-shines/watch?locale=GB)
- [Docsville Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Where%20the%20Light%20Shines&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Where the Light Shines in the UK?**

Where the Light Shines (2019) is currently included in subscriptions to DOCSVILLE and Docsville Amazon 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 Where the Light Shines?**

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

**Can I buy a digital copy of Where the Light Shines?**

Yes. Where the Light Shines can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, 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 Where the Light Shines on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Where the Light Shines is currently included with: DOCSVILLE and Docsville Amazon 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/670441/where-the-light-shines-2019
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7AflHjuO10ffd0SmAdLqdyzagbv.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/670441/where-the-light-shines-2019.json

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