# Where to watch This is Life (2017) in the UK

> This is Life (2017) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 70 minutes per episode  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T19:05:26.048Z)  

## Synopsis

Shot over 2 years and edited from 500 hours of footage. This is a 13 episode series expanded from the documentary film of the same name. The series follow the ins and outs of the Maternity Ward at Zhongnan Hospital in Wuhan, following the doctors, nurses, and patients.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=This%20is%20Life&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=This%20is%20Life&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=This%20is%20Life&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream This is Life in the UK?**

This is Life (2017) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of This is Life?**

Yes. This is Life can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of This is Life on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is This is Life on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

This is Life is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/85436/this-is-life-2017
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/dqCUBvXOehBP72HgQFjnU76B5Sx.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/85436/this-is-life-2017.json

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