# Where to watch The Political Game (1989) in the UK

> The Political Game (1989) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 123 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T13:46:51.908Z)  

## Synopsis

This is James Miki's first directorial work, and he is also the original writer and scriptwriter. Noritaka Sakamoto was in charge of photography, and Kentaro Haneda was in charge of music direction. It depicts how an honest candidate aiming for a clean election campaign gradually collapses in the face of various realities. Kiyokawa, the mayor of Higurashi City, died at his lover's house. Yoshihiko announces that he will conduct a clean election campaign, but his sponsors and backers are reluctant.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Political Game in the UK?**

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**Is The Political Game on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1132172/the-political-game-1989
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1132172/the-political-game-1989.json

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