# Where to watch I'll Take Manhattan (1987) in the UK

> I'll Take Manhattan (1987) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 94 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.2/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T11:18:53.365Z)  

## Synopsis

I'll Take Manhattan is a 1987 American television miniseries, adapted from Judith Krantz's novel of the same name. Screened by CBS, it tells the story of the wealthy Amberville family, who run their own publishing company in New York. After Zachary Amberville, the patriarch of the family, dies, the company is taken over by his unscrupulous brother Cutter. Zachary's children, especially his energetic and intelligent daughter Maxi, begin a battle to regain control of the father's company.

I'll Take Manhattan was the highest-rated miniseries of the 1986–87 US television season with a 22.9/35 rating/share.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=I'll%20Take%20Manhattan&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=I'll%20Take%20Manhattan&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=I'll%20Take%20Manhattan&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream I'll Take Manhattan in the UK?**

I'll Take Manhattan (1987) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of I'll Take Manhattan?**

Yes. I'll Take Manhattan can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of I'll Take Manhattan on the same service?**

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**Is I'll Take Manhattan on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

I'll Take Manhattan is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/17225/i-ll-take-manhattan-1987
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/lmx4XApCAbjEK0GKNTND8lOBpW1.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/17225/i-ll-take-manhattan-1987.json

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