# Where to watch Takeshi's Castle (2002) in the UK

> Takeshi's Castle (2002) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2002  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.8/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Reality  
**Seasons:** 5  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T12:20:46.027Z)  

## Synopsis

Takeshi's Castle was a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990 on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It featured the Japanese actor Takeshi Kitano as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult challenges for players to get to him.  Contestants throw themselves into daunting physical challenges as they attempt to storm Takeshi's Castle and win the grand prize of one million yen. The show has become a cult television hit around the world. A special live "revival" was broadcast on April 2, 2005, for TBS's 50th anniversary celebrations.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Takeshi's Castle in the UK?**

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**Are all seasons of Takeshi's Castle on the same service?**

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**Is Takeshi's Castle 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/5689/takeshi-s-castle-2002
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/5rSiau1StRsoiaR9Jdxa2rQIML2.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/5689/takeshi-s-castle-2002.json

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