# Where to watch The Black Ships (1970) in the UK

> The Black Ships (1970) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1970  
**Runtime:** 8 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T10:39:34.058Z)  

## Synopsis

Created with imagery taken from the 19th-Century Japanese woodcuts on display in the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibition “The Japanese Expedition 1852-1866 of Commodore Matthew Perry,” the film records the opening of the country to Western trade from a Japanese perspective. In Charles’ words, the film “shows something of the special and rare situations that existed when these two cultures came together…one very sophisticated, one with a highly developed technology.” The soundtrack juxtaposes the visuals, with music from the album “Banjo Kings,” an early-American fife-and-drum recording from the Smithsonian Institution archives, and traditional Japanese music from tapes provided by the Japanese embassy.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Black Ships in the UK?**

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

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## Sources

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