# Where to watch Breaking the Taboo (2011) in the UK

> Breaking the Taboo (2011) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2011  
**Runtime:** 80 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.1/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T06:46:40.819Z)  

## Synopsis

Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this groundbreaking new documentary uncovers the UN sanctioned war on drugs, charting its origins and its devastating impact on countries like the USA, Colombia and Russia. Featuring prominent statesmen including Presidents Clinton and Carter, the film follows The Global Commission on Drug Policy on a mission to break the political taboo and expose the biggest failure of global policy in the last 50 years

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Breaking%20the%20Taboo&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Breaking%20the%20Taboo&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Breaking%20the%20Taboo)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Breaking%20the%20Taboo&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Breaking%20the%20Taboo)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Breaking%20the%20Taboo&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Breaking the Taboo in the UK?**

Breaking the Taboo (2011) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Breaking the Taboo?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of Breaking the Taboo?**

Yes. Breaking the Taboo can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Breaking the Taboo on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Breaking the Taboo is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/79893/breaking-the-taboo-2011
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vOpX1BZwvyrQ0ZpijcXHLvVfRAr.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/79893/breaking-the-taboo-2011.json

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