# Where to watch The Sand Island Story (1981) in the UK

> The Sand Island Story (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 28 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-15T23:46:11.208Z)  

## Synopsis

This short documentary chronicles a four-month period between 1979 and 1980 when residents of Hawaii's Sand Island "squatter" community attempted to resist eviction from the Honolulu shoreline - resulting in displacement, arrests, and the destruction of a community.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Sand Island Story in the UK?**

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**Is The Sand Island Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/735841/the-sand-island-story-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/nVBs0XcPYHv2LSUaaDay40glN2U.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/735841/the-sand-island-story-1981.json

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