Where to watch The Head (1959) in the UK
The Head (1959) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 25 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The Body is Gone... But The Head Lives On!
A scientist invents a serum that keeps a dog's head alive after its body dies. When the scientist dies of a heart attack, his crazed assistant cuts off his head and, using the serum, keeps the doctor's head alive and forces it to help him on an experiment to give his hunchbacked nurse assistant a new body.
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Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is The Head on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Head (1959) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Plex instead.
Amazon Prime Video
Yes — The Head (1959) is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
Disney+
No — The Head (1959) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Plex instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Head.
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Horst FrankDr. Brandt -
Karin KernkeIrene Sander -
Michel SimonProf. Dr. Abel -
Helmut SchmidBert Jaeger -
Paul DahlkeInspector Sturm -
Dieter EpplerPaul Lerner -
Kurt Müller-GrafWalter Burke -
Christiane MaybachStella
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The Head — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Head in the UK?
The Head (1959) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The Head?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Head?
Yes. The Head can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Head on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Head (1959) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Plex instead.
Is The Head on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Yes — The Head (1959) is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
Is The Head on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Head (1959) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Plex instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
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