Where to watch Idris Elba in the UK
Find every Idris Elba film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 1 August 2026.
Idris Elba (born September 6, 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Family Affairs. Since then he has worked in a variety of TV and movie projects including Ultraviolet, The Wire, No Good Deed and Zootopia.
Idris Elba films streaming in the UK
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Idris Elba TV shows streaming in the UK
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- Masters of the Universe (2026) as Duncan
- Law & Order (1990) as Lonnie Liston
- The Simpsons (1989) as Devil (voice)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) Cast
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Office (2005) as Charles Miner
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Angelo Sedaris
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Guest - Self
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) as Heimdall
- The Wire (2002) as Stringer Bell
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Zootopia 2 (2025) as Chief Bogo (voice)
- The View (1997) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Silent Witness (1996) as Charlie
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) as Heimdall
- What If...? (2021) as Heimdall (voice)
- Girlfriends (2000) as Paul Raymond
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) as Heimdall
- The Tyra Banks Show (2005) as Self
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) as Knuckles (voice)
- Pacific Rim (2013) as Stacker Pentecost
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as Heimdall
- Thor (2011) as Heimdall
- Zootopia (2016) as Chief Bogo (voice)
- Thor: The Dark World (2013) as Heimdall
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Police Officer (voice)
- Hijack (2023) as Sam Nelson
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- Prometheus (2012) as Janek
- The Suicide Squad (2021) as Bloodsport
- Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011) as Moreau
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Hilton
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Luther (2010) as John Luther
Idris Elba — FAQ
Where can I watch Idris Elba films in the UK?
Idris Elba'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 Idris Elba's most popular films?
Most-watched Idris Elba films currently: Masters of the Universe (2026), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Zootopia 2 (2025), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017).
What TV shows has Idris Elba appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Law & Order (1990), The Simpsons (1989), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014).
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