Where to watch A Better Tomorrow (1986) in the UK
A Better Tomorrow (1986) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 24 September 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Brothers by blood. Enemies by chance. Killers by nature.
A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.
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Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is A Better Tomorrow on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — A Better Tomorrow (1986) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — A Better Tomorrow (1986) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Disney+
No — A Better Tomorrow (1986) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in A Better Tomorrow.
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Ti LungSung Chi Ho -
Chow Yun-FatMark Lee -
Leslie CheungSung Chi Kit -
Emily Chu Bo-YeeJackie -
Waise Lee Chi-HungShing -
Tien FengMr. Sung -
John WooInspector Wu -
Sek Yin-TsiMr. Yiu
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A Better Tomorrow — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Better Tomorrow for free in the UK?
A Better Tomorrow (1986) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent A Better Tomorrow?
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 Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of A Better Tomorrow?
Yes. A Better Tomorrow can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and 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 A Better Tomorrow on Netflix in the UK?
No — A Better Tomorrow (1986) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is A Better Tomorrow on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — A Better Tomorrow (1986) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is A Better Tomorrow on Disney+ in the UK?
No — A Better Tomorrow (1986) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
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.
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