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 6 August 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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Every credit ScreenSearch indexes for Ai Weiwei, ranked by popularity. Click any title for UK streaming, rent and buy options.
- 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
- Fairytale (2007) Director
- One Recluse (2010) Director
- Ordos 100 (2012) Director
- Why Are We Creative? (2018) as Self
- Ai Weiwei's Appeal ¥15,220,910.50 (2014) Director
- Beijing: The Third Ring (2012) Director
- Artsnight (2015) as Self
- Beijing: The Second Ring (2012) Director
- Laogai: Prison Nation - Inside China's Ruling System (2023) as Self - Interviewee
- The Trainer (2024) as Ai Weiwei
- Chang'an Boulevard (2012) Director
- Aux arts et cætera (2022) as Self
- Rohingya (2022) Director
- CoroNation (2020) Producer
- Disturbing the Peace (2009) Director
- Straight (2015) Director
- Ping'an Yueqing (2013) Producer
- Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) Thanks
- The Crab House (2012) Director
- The Rest (2019) Producer
- Ithaka (2022) as Self
- Sanhua (2010) Director
- A Beautiful Life (2010) Director
- Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War (2022) Cast
- Wenchuan Rebar (2013) Director
- Ximei (2019) Executive Producer
- Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema (2014) as Self
- Flower Good Moon Round (2011) Director
- Ai Weiwei en Buenos Aires (2018) as Himself
- The Sand Storm (2014) Cast
- Human Flow (2017) Producer
- ALLEN & AI (2026) Cast
- Heaven and Earth (2016) Producer
- Vincent van Gogh Superstar (2019) as Self
- Animality (2025) Director
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: Fairytale (2007), One Recluse (2010), Ordos 100 (2012), Why Are We Creative? (2018), Ai Weiwei's Appeal ¥15,220,910.50 (2014).
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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