# Where to watch This Is Not a Film (2011) in the UK

> This Is Not a Film (2011) is currently available to stream in the UK on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2011  
**Runtime:** 78 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.9/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T12:32:08.567Z)  

## Synopsis

Renowned Iranian director Jafar Panahi received a 6-year prison sentence and a 20-year ban from filmmaking and conducting interviews with foreign press due to his open support for the opposition party in Iran's 2009 election. In this film, which was shot secretly by Panahi's close friend Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and smuggled into France on a USB stick concealed inside a cake for a last-minute submission to Cannes, Panahi documents his daily life under house arrest as he awaits a decision on his appeal.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [MUBI](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83552/watch?locale=GB)
- [MUBI Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=This%20Is%20Not%20a%20Film&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream This Is Not a Film in the UK?**

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**Is This Is Not a Film on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

This Is Not a Film is currently included with: MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/83552/this-is-not-a-film-2011
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