# Where to watch Detention (2020) in the UK

> Detention (2020) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2020  
**Runtime:** 103 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Mystery  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T11:58:43.276Z)  

## Synopsis

During the period of martial law in 1960s Taiwan, some teachers and students from Cui Hua High School were arrested for possessing banned books. A female student fell to her death and rumors spread of a ghost haunting the campus. Thirty years later, the draconian culture of the school remains unchanged as a new transfer student uncovers the dark secrets behind the school’s haunting.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Detention)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Detention)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Detention in the UK?**

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

Detention is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

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## Sources

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