Where to watch James Brown in the UK
Find every James Brown film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 16 September 2026.
James Brown (May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter, eventually referred to as "The Godfather of Soul"(GFOS). Brown started singing in gospel groups and worked his way on up. He has been recognized as one of the most iconic figures in the 20th century popular music and was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing. He was also called "the hardest-working man in show business". Brown began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash hits. In…
James Brown films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring James Brown, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
James Brown TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring James Brown.
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- The Simpsons (1989) as James Brown (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Miami Vice (1984) as Lou De Long
- Madam Secretary (2014) as James Brown
- New York Undercover (1994) as Self
- Duckman (1994) as Hostage Negotiator (voice)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996) as Self
- Amen (1986) Cast
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- The Millers (2013) as James Brown
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- The Tuxedo (2002) as James Brown
- Shindig! (1964) as Self
- Robots (2005) as Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Word (1990) Cast
- Rocky IV (1985) as The Godfather of Soul
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- The Blues Brothers (1980) as Cleophus James
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
- Jacob's Ladder (1990) Songs
- The Hire (2001) as Self
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Undercover Brother (2002) as Self
- Death by Fame (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Playboy After Dark (1969) Cast
- Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as Cleophus James
- Holy Man (1998) as James Brown
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Get On Up (2014) Songs
- Walk Out (1981) Music
- The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Throb (1986) Cast
- Web Junk 20 (2006) Cast
- Black Caesar (1973) Original Music Composer
- The Music Scene (1969) Cast
James Brown — FAQ
Where can I watch James Brown films in the UK?
James Brown'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 James Brown's most popular films?
Most-watched James Brown films currently: The Tuxedo (2002), Robots (2005), Rocky IV (1985), The Blues Brothers (1980), Jacob's Ladder (1990).
What TV shows has James Brown appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Simpsons (1989), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The View (1997), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), Miami Vice (1984).
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