Where to watch The Honorary Consul (1983) in the UK
The Honorary Consul (1983) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex and Rakuten TV. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store or bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.
Set in a small politically unstable Latin American country, the story follows the half English and half Latino Dr. Eduardo Plarr, who left his home to find a better life. Along the way he meets an array of people, including British Consul Charley Fortnum, a representative in Latin America who is trying to keep Revolution from occurring. He is also a remorseful alcoholic. Another person the doctor meets is Clara, whom he immediately falls in love with, but there is a problem: Clara is Charley's wife.
Watch the trailer
The Honorary Consul (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
Updated daily from The Movie Database. Outbound links open the provider directly.
Last verified: — sourced from The Movie Database. Machine-readable: Markdown · JSON.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Honorary Consul.
-
Michael CaineCharley Fortnum -
Richard GereDr. Eduardo Plarr -
Bob HoskinsColonel Perez -
Elpidia CarrilloClara -
Joaquim de AlmeidaLeon -
A MartinezAquino -
Stephanie CotsirilosMarta -
Domingo AmbrizDiego
More drama & action on UK streaming
Browse other titles in the same genres, refreshed daily.
Browse by streaming service (UK)
See what else is on each service right now.
The Honorary Consul — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Honorary Consul for free in the UK?
The Honorary Consul (1983) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex and Rakuten TV in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The Honorary Consul?
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 so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Honorary Consul?
Yes. The Honorary Consul can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Honorary Consul on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Honorary Consul 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?
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.
Looking for something else?
ScreenSearch indexes over a million films and TV shows. Type any title to instantly find where it's streaming in the UK.
Search any title