# Where to watch Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd (2025) in the UK

> Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd (2025) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2025  
**Runtime:** 89 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T04:16:23.488Z)  

## Synopsis

Five years since the murder of George Floyd – the police killing that set America on fire with rage and sparked a wave of protests around the world, director Kwabena Oppong's film explores one of the most important and defining events in modern history.  Featuring ground-breaking interviews with members of George Floyd’s family, the Minneapolis Police Chief who took the bold step of testifying against one of his own officers, Boris Johnson’s advisor on race Samuel Kasumu, and Sal Naseem the former Regional Director for London at the IOPC, as well as cultural figures Che Lingo, Nathalie Emmanuel, broadcasters Andi and Miquita Oliver and Munya Chawawa.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Backlash%3A%20The%20Murder%20of%20George%20Floyd)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd for free in the UK?**

Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd (2025) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd 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?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1463024/backlash-the-murder-of-george-floyd-2025
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mRlcQVePq0AO4a7w1c2NlYqUI2A.jpg
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