# Where to watch Gorbachev. Heaven (2021) in the UK

> Gorbachev. Heaven (2021) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2021  
**Runtime:** 101 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.8/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T10:14:15.927Z)  

## Synopsis

An immersion into the intimacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the USSR. The architect of perestroika and glasnost, who was praised in the West but reviled in his own country, still combative despite his advanced age, loneliness and illness, offers his personal and political testament.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Gorbachev.%20Heaven)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Gorbachev. Heaven for free in the UK?**

Gorbachev. Heaven (2021) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Gorbachev. Heaven on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Gorbachev. Heaven 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/761000/gorbachev-heaven-2021
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/dfspYK2wbjcwVHF9IxjB9DZuPsz.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/761000/gorbachev-heaven-2021.json

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