# Where to watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) in the UK

> Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) is currently available to stream in the UK on Arrow Video Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1983  
**Runtime:** 124 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T12:59:53.902Z)  

## Synopsis

Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Arrow Video Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Merry%20Christmas%2C%20Mr.%20Lawrence&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Merry%20Christmas%2C%20Mr.%20Lawrence)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Merry%20Christmas%2C%20Mr.%20Lawrence&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Merry%20Christmas%2C%20Mr.%20Lawrence&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Merry%20Christmas%2C%20Mr.%20Lawrence+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Merry%20Christmas%2C%20Mr.%20Lawrence)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Merry%20Christmas%2C%20Mr.%20Lawrence&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Merry%20Christmas%2C%20Mr.%20Lawrence&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Merry%20Christmas%2C%20Mr.%20Lawrence+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence in the UK?**

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) is currently included in subscriptions to Arrow Video Amazon Channel 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 Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?**

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, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence?**

Yes. Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is currently included with: Arrow Video Amazon Channel.

**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.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/11948/merry-christmas-mr-lawrence-1983
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/sKeZzN7sXPLRe5rRlOuoXsh1qPA.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/11948/merry-christmas-mr-lawrence-1983.json

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