Blade Runner vs Blade Runner 2049 — UK streaming
Blade Runner is currently on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema, while Blade Runner 2049 is on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Last verified 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Ridley Scott's 1982 original and Denis Villeneuve's 2017 sequel. Compare ratings, runtimes (the 2049 version is significantly longer) and current UK availability.
Blade Runner vs Blade Runner 2049 — at a glance
| Blade Runner | Blade Runner 2049 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Film | Film |
| Year | 1982 | 2017 |
| Runtime | 118 min | 164 min |
| TMDB rating | 7.9 / 10 (14908 votes) | 7.6 / 10 (15034 votes) |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller | Science Fiction, Drama |
| Overview | In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a quartet of replicants who have escaped to Earth seeking their creator for a way to extend their short life spans. | Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. |
UK streaming options compared
Sourced from The Movie Database, refreshed daily. Tap a title above for the full provider page.
| Tier | Blade Runner | Blade Runner 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream (subscription) |
Sky Go
Now TV Cinema
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Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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| Free (ads / licence) | — | — |
| Rent |
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Sky Store
YouTube
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| Buy |
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Sky Store
YouTube
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Blade Runner vs Blade Runner 2049 — FAQ
Can I watch both Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 on the same UK service?
As of 3 May 2026, Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 aren't on the same UK subscription service. Each has its own provider page on ScreenSearch with full rental and purchase options.
Which is rated higher on TMDB?
Blade Runner is rated higher: Blade Runner 7.9/10 vs Blade Runner 2049 7.6/10 on The Movie Database.
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