# Where to watch Tropic of Emerald (1997) in the UK

> Tropic of Emerald (1997) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1997  
**TMDB rating:** 4.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T17:47:27.500Z)  

## Synopsis

Theo Staats arrives at his uncle's rubber plantation in 'Our' Indies, The Emerald Belt. He meets Ems, the beautiful singer of the club, and falls head over heels for her. Ems, who comes from a poor Indonesian-European family, does not want to betray her Dutch husband, to whom she owes her status, but she cannot suppress her feelings. The Emerald Belt follows their passionate affair for ten years: from 1939, when the Dutch are carefree and enjoying their colonial power; through the Japanese invasion in 1942 and the difficult war years that will separate the lovers; to the struggle that led to Indonesian independence in 1949, when they are faced with a new choice.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Tropic of Emerald in the UK?**

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**Is Tropic of Emerald on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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