# Where to watch The Philanthropist (2009) in the UK

> The Philanthropist (2009) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2009  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.1/10  
**Genres:** Action & Adventure, Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T00:42:57.721Z)  

## Synopsis

The title character, Teddy Rist (portrayed by James Purefoy), is a billionaire playboy haunted by the death of his only child. His life changes when he rescues a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria. As a result, Rist begins using his fortune to personally change the lives of others.[4] The Philanthropist is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager.[5]

The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The program was a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks. The Philanthropist is a Carnival Films production in association with The Levinson/Fontana Company and Original Media. Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Peter Horton, Charlie Corwin, Gareth Neame, and Teri Weinberg served as executive producers.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Philanthropist in the UK?**

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