Where to watch When the Whales Came (1989) in the UK
When the Whales Came (1989) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 15 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A story so enchanting you'll wish it were real.
A pair of children befriend an eccentric old man, who lives isolated on the far shore of their island home. But it turns out that the old man knows a terrible secret about the island and the whales who sometimes come. Meanwhile WWI is making life hard in the village.
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is When the Whales Came on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — When the Whales Came (1989) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Amazon Prime Video
No — When the Whales Came (1989) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Disney+
No — When the Whales Came (1989) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in When the Whales Came.
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Paul ScofieldThe Birdman -
David ThrelfallJack Jenkins -
Helen MirrenClemmie Jenkins -
Helen PearceGracie Jenkins
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Max RennieDaniel Pender
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David SuchetWill -
Jeremy KempMr. Wellbeloved -
John HallamTreve Pender
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When the Whales Came — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch When the Whales Came in the UK?
When the Whales Came (1989) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video and buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent When the Whales Came?
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 Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of When the Whales Came?
Yes. When the Whales Came can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is When the Whales Came on Netflix in the UK?
No — When the Whales Came (1989) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Is When the Whales Came on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — When the Whales Came (1989) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Is When the Whales Came on Disney+ in the UK?
No — When the Whales Came (1989) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
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