# Where to watch The Reluctant Revolutionary (2012) in the UK

> The Reluctant Revolutionary (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, DOCSVILLE, and Docsville Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 70 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.7/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T15:30:57.391Z)  

## Synopsis

An intimate portrait of Yemen as the revolution unfolds, told through the eyes of tour guide leader Kais, an intelligent commentator on the changing times in Yemen, offering poignant moments of reflection, loss, anger and hope on the unknown road to revolution. Filmed over the course of the past year we see Kais's journey from pro-President to reluctant revolutionary, joining angry protesters in the increasingly bloody streets of Sana'a.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [MUBI](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/156632-yemen-s-reluctant-revolutionary/watch?locale=GB)
- [MUBI Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Reluctant%20Revolutionary&i=instant-video)
- [DOCSVILLE](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/156632-yemen-s-reluctant-revolutionary/watch?locale=GB)
- [Docsville Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Reluctant%20Revolutionary&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Reluctant%20Revolutionary&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Reluctant%20Revolutionary&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Reluctant%20Revolutionary+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Reluctant%20Revolutionary&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Reluctant%20Revolutionary&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Reluctant%20Revolutionary+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Reluctant Revolutionary in the UK?**

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**How much does it cost to rent The Reluctant Revolutionary?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of The Reluctant Revolutionary?**

Yes. The Reluctant Revolutionary 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 The Reluctant Revolutionary on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Reluctant Revolutionary is currently included with: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, DOCSVILLE, and Docsville Amazon Channel.

**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/156632/the-reluctant-revolutionary-2012
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/qkJekdXawuIH6zirXlXXCs72QID.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/156632/the-reluctant-revolutionary-2012.json

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