The Forgotten Woman (2008) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Forgotten Woman (2008) in the UK

The Forgotten Woman (2008) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Inspired by the 2006 Academy Award® nominee for Best Foreign Language film, "Water," this documentary tells the story of some of the 20 million Indian widows who are abandoned by their families and literally turned out into the streets when their husbands died. "Water" was a fictional recounting of this terrible tradition, set in 1938. "The Forgotten Woman" is true, and happening today.

  • Film
  • 2008
  • 88 min
  • ★ 6.7/10 TMDB
  • Documentary

Streaming options in the United Kingdom

Updated daily from The Movie Database. Outbound links open the provider directly.

We couldn't find any current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings for The Forgotten Woman.

This may be because: (a) the title hasn't been released in the UK yet, (b) it's on physical media only, or (c) the licence has temporarily lapsed. Streaming availability changes frequently — check back daily.

Last verified: — sourced from The Movie Database. Machine-readable: Markdown · JSON.

Cast & crew

DirectorDilip Mehta
WriterDeepa Mehta

More documentary on UK streaming

Browse other titles in the same genres, refreshed daily.

Documentary filmsUK availability

See what else is on each service right now.

Documentary on NetflixUK availabilityDocumentary on Prime VideoUK availabilityDocumentary on Disney+UK availabilityDocumentary on Apple TV+UK availabilityDocumentary on Paramount+UK availabilityDocumentary on NOWUK availability

The Forgotten Woman — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Forgotten Woman in the UK?

The Forgotten Woman (2008) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

Is The Forgotten Woman on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?

The Forgotten Woman is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

How accurate is this film's availability data?

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

Looking for something else?

ScreenSearch indexes over a million films and TV shows. Type any title to instantly find where it's streaming in the UK.

Search any title