# Where to watch Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) in the UK

> Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 134 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Adventure, Action, Fantasy, War, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T12:32:52.573Z)  

## Synopsis

In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Rurouni%20Kenshin%20Part%20I%3A%20Origins+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins in the UK?**

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?**

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

**Can I buy a digital copy of Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?**

Yes. Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**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/127533/rurouni-kenshin-part-i-origins-2012
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vo3Zs07PZfKNsTrU0pcPZONJcN5.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/127533/rurouni-kenshin-part-i-origins-2012.json

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