# Where to watch The Bike Thief (2020) in the UK

> The Bike Thief (2020) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and W4free. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2020  
**Runtime:** 79 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 4.8/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T18:03:41.470Z)  

## Synopsis

To the Rider his moped is everything. As a pizza delivery driver it is his livelihood. As a breadline straddling, immigrant father it is his family’s anchor. It takes his wife to work. It gets his daughter to school. So when one night the moped is stolen, his world collapses.  He has to get back his bike – or replace it – in whatever way possible, before his next shifts starts. If he fails, he won’t just lose his job, he will lose it all. He tries to ask the few familiar faces for help in this unfamiliar, disorienting city. However, as he runs out of time and his options are wearing thin, his moral compass begins to crack and he grows more and more willing to forgo his conscience in order to save himself and his family.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/760546-the-bike-thief/watch?locale=GB)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Bike%20Thief&i=instant-video)
- [W4free](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/760546-the-bike-thief/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Bike Thief for free in the UK?**

The Bike Thief (2020) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and W4free in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Bike Thief?**

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, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Bike Thief?**

Yes. The Bike Thief can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 The Bike Thief on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Bike Thief 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.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/760546/the-bike-thief-2020
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/jMOkp63ReD1Hlv9SXo51411vKmx.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/760546/the-bike-thief-2020.json

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