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 17 June 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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- Law & Order (1990) as Lonnie Liston
- Masters of the Universe (2026) as Duncan / Man-At-Arms
- The Simpsons (1989) as Devil (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) Cast
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Office (2005) as Charles Miner
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Guest - Self
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Angelo Sedaris
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Zootopia 2 (2025) as Chief Bogo (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The View (1997) as Self
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) as Heimdall
- The Wire (2002) as Stringer Bell
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Silent Witness (1996) as Charlie
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- What If...? (2021) as Heimdall (voice)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) as Knuckles (voice)
- Hijack (2023) as Sam Nelson
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) as Heimdall
- Girlfriends (2000) as Paul Raymond
- Zootopia (2016) as Chief Bogo (voice)
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- Pacific Rim (2013) as Stacker Pentecost
- The Tyra Banks Show (2005) as Self
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) as Heimdall
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Police Officer (voice)
- Luther (2010) as John Luther
- Number One on the Call Sheet (2025) as Self
- The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002) as Robert Gabriel
- Thor (2011) as Heimdall
- The Suicide Squad (2021) as Bloodsport
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as Heimdall
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Hilton
- Thor: The Dark World (2013) as Heimdall
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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), Zootopia 2 (2025), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).
What TV shows has Idris Elba appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Law & Order (1990), The Simpsons (1989), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014).
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