# Where to watch Captain James Cook (1988) in the UK

> Captain James Cook (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 100 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.7/10  
**Genres:** Action & Adventure  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T05:42:35.213Z)  

## Synopsis

Based on Captain James Cook's three voyages. It was on his first voyage, in 1770 (while in the South Pacific region to observe the transit of Venus), that Captain Cook discovered the east coast of Australia. He later recommended Australia as a future British colony.

The series was financed by $5 million from Revcom France, $2.25 million from the ABC and the rest from 10BA tax money.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Captain James Cook in the UK?**

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**Is Captain James Cook on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/22177/captain-james-cook-1988
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/dhgmO7m0t0MrIaKsZs9662oQsMm.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/22177/captain-james-cook-1988.json

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