# Where to watch The Way It Is (1999) in the UK

> The Way It Is (1999) is currently available to stream in the UK on DocAlliance Films. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1999  
**Runtime:** 58 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T17:12:20.304Z)  

## Synopsis

Paweł Łoziński  films his own neighbours, the drunk but charming Wiesio, his long suffering partner Mrs. Ania and a retired barber, Mr. Zdzislaw, who misses his late wife dearly. The film follows their daily lives and examines poverty, loneliness and death.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [DocAlliance Films](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/934953-taka-historia/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Way It Is in the UK?**

The Way It Is (1999) is currently included in subscriptions to DocAlliance Films in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is The Way It Is on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Way It Is is currently included with: DocAlliance Films.

**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.
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/934953/the-way-it-is-1999.json

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