# Where to watch War of the Worlds (1988) in the UK

> War of the Worlds (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Action & Adventure  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T09:08:52.786Z)  

## Synopsis

Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s. The fate of Earth may very well rest in the hands of a small yet courageous band: astrophysicist Harrison Blackwood, paraplegic computer wizard Norton Drake, microbiologist Suzanne McCullough and military man Paul Ironhorse.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for War of the Worlds in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch War of the Worlds in the UK?**

War of the Worlds (1988) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Are all seasons of War of the Worlds on the same service?**

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**Is War of the Worlds on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

War of the Worlds is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**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/2255/war-of-the-worlds-1988
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/aooe8m3ZHey7WKNdmlllRYeinpa.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2255/war-of-the-worlds-1988.json

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