# Where to watch The Virus That Shook the World (2021) in the UK

> The Virus That Shook the World (2021) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2021  
**Runtime:** 172 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T06:46:07.290Z)  

## Synopsis

The epic story of how people around the world lived through the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, from lockdowns to funerals to protests. Filming across the globe and using extensive personal video and local footage, FRONTLINE documented how people and countries responded to COVID-19 across cultures, races, faiths and privilege.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Virus That Shook the World in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Virus That Shook the World in the UK?**

The Virus That Shook the World (2021) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Virus That Shook the World on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Virus That Shook the World 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?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/823198/the-virus-that-shook-the-world-2021
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/eo8ssGzNLVnlVCPfLYlLz0Bp68F.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/823198/the-virus-that-shook-the-world-2021.json

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