# Where to watch The Congress (1989) in the UK

> The Congress (1989) is currently available to stream in the UK on PBS America Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 89 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.6/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T09:17:15.473Z)  

## Synopsis

For 200 years, the United States Congress has been one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. In this elegant, thoughtful and often touching portrait, Ken Burns explores the history and promise of this unique American institution. Using historical photographs and newsreels, evocative live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell and others, the award-winning film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress and, in turn, our country.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [PBS America Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Congress&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Congress&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Congress&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Congress in the UK?**

The Congress (1989) is currently included in subscriptions to PBS America 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 The Congress?**

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 Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Congress?**

Yes. The Congress can be bought as a digital download from 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 The Congress on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Congress is currently included with: PBS America 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/67707/the-congress-1989
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/adRN03lrrdbdPYpNy86pC7grMOF.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/67707/the-congress-1989.json

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