# Where to watch The Oil War (2020) in the UK

> The Oil War (2020) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store or bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2020  
**Runtime:** 83 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T06:06:58.734Z)  

## Synopsis

Iconoclastic historian Andrew Bacevich delivers an anti-colonial critique of US foreign policy in the Middle East, informed by his long career in the Army. While other historians analyze changing presidential administrations, Bacevich sees one long Oil War. There  are scant differences between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to the sacrifice of soldiers’ lives. His radical analysis has won bipartisan followers and even an invitation to speak with President Obama. Bacevich describes what that meeting reveals about America’s need to break free from its past.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Oil%20War)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Oil%20War)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Oil%20War)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Oil War for free in the UK?**

The Oil War (2020) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Oil War?**

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 Oil War?**

Yes. The Oil War 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 Oil War on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Oil War 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/765450/the-oil-war-2020
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mUGrt6RGc6Q6FqevHsPgZrT2ch7.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/765450/the-oil-war-2020.json

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