Where to watch Ai Weiwei in the UK
Find every Ai Weiwei film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 4 May 2026.
Ai Weiwei is a Chinese contemporary artist and activist. Ai grew up in the far north-west of China, where he lived under harsh conditions due to his father's exile. As an activist, he has been openly critical of the Chinese Government's stance on democracy and human rights. He investigated government corruption and cover-ups, in particular the Sichuan schools corruption scandal following the collapse of schools in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. In 2011, Ai Weiwei was arrested at Beijing Capital International Airport on 3 April, for allegedly economic crimes. He was detained for 81 days without c…
Ai Weiwei films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring Ai Weiwei, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
Ai Weiwei TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring Ai Weiwei.
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- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Morgenmagazin (1992) as Self
- Bambi (1948) as Self
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) Cast
- Kulturplatz (2004) as Self
- Laogai: Prison Nation - Inside China's Ruling System (2023) as Self - Interviewee
- The Trainer (2024) as Ai Weiwei
- Artsnight (2015) as Self
- Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema (2014) as Self
- Aux arts et cætera (2022) as Self
- Why Are We Creative? (2018) as Self
- Ithaka (2022) as Self
- Human Flow (2017) Producer
- Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) Thanks
- Hormone (2011) Cast
- Vincent van Gogh Superstar (2019) as Self
- Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War (2022) Cast
- Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly (2019) as Self
- CoroNation (2020) Producer
- Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case (2013) Cast
- Ximei (2019) Executive Producer
- Play of the Play (2014) Director
- Wenchuan Rebar (2013) Director
- The Rest (2019) Producer
- Cockroach (2020) Director
- Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies (2019) Cast
- Ai Weiwei - Evidence (2014) as Himself
- Rohingya (2022) Director
- KUN 13: Criticizing Ai Weiwei and Wu Haohao (2012) as Himself
- 4851 (2012) Director
- Vivos (2020) Director
- Sanhua (2010) Director
- A Beautiful Life (2010) Director
- Disturbing the Peace (2009) Director
- One Recluse (2010) Director
- The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg (2017) Cast
- Little Girl's Cheeks (2009) Director
- Stay Home (2013) Director
- Beijing 2003 (2004) Director
- So Sorry (2012) Director
- Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour (2010) Cast
- Ai Weiwei's Turandot (2025) as Self
- The Crab House (2012) Director
- Beijing: The Third Ring (2012) Director
- Ordos 100 (2012) Director
- Ai Weiwei's Appeal ¥15,220,910.50 (2014) Director
- The Sand Storm (2014) Cast
- Beijing: The Second Ring (2012) Director
- Straight (2015) Director
- Clockwork Orange: The Prophecy (2023) as Himself
- Who's Afraid of Ai Wei Wei? (2011) Cast
- Fairytale (2007) Director
- Ping'an Yueqing (2013) Producer
- Eat, Drink and Be Merry (2003) Director
- Free to Create - Artists in Exile (2024) as Himself
- Fukushima Art Project (2015) Director
- Shouting Out (2018) Director
- Discard the Old Path of Closed Doors and Rigidity and Reject Evil Attempts to Change the Party's Banner (2012) Director
- Remembrance (2012) Director
- Opera di Roma: Turandot (2022) Director
- The Mala Desert (2012) Director
- Heaven and Earth (2016) Producer
- Flower Good Moon Round (2011) Director
- Animality (2025) Director
- Ai Weiwei en Buenos Aires (2018) as Himself
- 冯正虎回家 (2009) Director
- Ai Weiwei Drifting (2017) as Self
- Chang'an Boulevard (2012) Director
- You Know What I Mean (2014) Director
- 江天勇律师 (2017) Director
- Jingmei Wang (2010) Director
- Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds (2010) as Himself
Ai Weiwei — FAQ
Where can I watch Ai Weiwei films in the UK?
Ai Weiwei's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Ai Weiwei's most popular films?
Most-watched Ai Weiwei films currently: The Trainer (2024), Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema (2014), Why Are We Creative? (2018), Ithaka (2022), Human Flow (2017).
What TV shows has Ai Weiwei appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Daily Show (1996), Morgenmagazin (1992), Bambi (1948), Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018), Kulturplatz (2004).
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