# Where to watch Max Headroom (1987) in the UK

> Max Headroom (1987) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.9/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T06:28:09.272Z)  

## Synopsis

Television networks battle one another in an unrelenting ratings war. Whoever controls the airwaves controls the dystopic world in which they broadcast. So when Network 23's star reporter, Edison Carter, uncovers a deadly secret that could shake up the station's dominion over its viewers, the only option is to eliminate Carter before he can make his story public. After Carter's "accident," his mind is uploaded to create the world's first self-aware, computer-generated TV host — Max Headroom! But will Max bow to his creators? Or will he be the key to his human alter ago bringing down a network superpower?

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Max Headroom in the UK?**

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

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## Sources

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