Where to watch Withnail & I (1987) in the UK
Withnail & I (1987) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4. It can also be rented from Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 19 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
If you don't remember the 60s don't worry, neither can they.
Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country house of Withnail's flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty, they encounter the unpleasant side of the English countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain.
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Is Withnail & I on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Withnail & I (1987) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Withnail & I (1987) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Disney+
No — Withnail & I (1987) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Withnail & I.
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Richard E. GrantWithnail -
Paul McGann...& I -
Richard GriffithsMonty -
Ralph BrownDanny -
Michael ElphickJake -
Daragh O'MalleyIrishman -
Michael WardleIsaac Parkin
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Una Brandon-JonesMrs. Parkin
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Withnail & I — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Withnail & I for free in the UK?
Withnail & I (1987) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Withnail & I?
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 Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Withnail & I?
Yes. Withnail & I can be bought as a digital download from 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 Withnail & I on Netflix in the UK?
No — Withnail & I (1987) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Is Withnail & I on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Withnail & I (1987) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Is Withnail & I on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Withnail & I (1987) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 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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