# Where to watch Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang (2023) in the UK

> Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang (2023) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2023  
**Runtime:** 57 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T16:12:30.295Z)  

## Synopsis

Having posted his life on social media, James Blakes' identity is stolen and used in fake crypto investments. In a fight to get his identity back, he uncovers a world of organised crime exploiting slave labour to run their scams.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Hunting%20the%20Catfish%20Crime%20Gang)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang for free in the UK?**

Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang (2023) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang 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.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1200786/hunting-the-catfish-crime-gang-2023
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/rdfYTyaaQuBEiwrnjlKk0sD0iQe.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1200786/hunting-the-catfish-crime-gang-2023.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.