Where to watch Porgy and Bess (1959) in the UK
Porgy and Bess (1959) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The Goldwyn Touch!...more dramatic than ever before!
In the early 1900s, the fictional Catfish Row section of Charleston, South Carolina serves as home to a black fishing community. Crippled beggar Porgy, who travels about in a goat-drawn cart, loves the drug-addicted Bess, who lives with stevedore Crown, the local bully.
Watch the trailer
Porgy and Bess (1959) Trailer
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
Updated daily from The Movie Database. Outbound links open the provider directly.
This may be because: (a) the title hasn't been released in the UK yet, (b) it's on physical media only, or (c) the licence has temporarily lapsed. Streaming availability changes frequently — check back daily.
Last verified: — sourced from The Movie Database. Machine-readable: Markdown · JSON.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Porgy and Bess.
-
Sidney PoitierPorgy -
Dorothy DandridgeBess -
Sammy Davis Jr.Sportin' Life -
Pearl BaileyMaria -
Brock PetersCrowne -
Diahann CarrollClara -
Leslie ScottJake -
Ruth AttawaySerena Robbins
More drama & romance on UK streaming
Browse other titles in the same genres, refreshed daily.
Browse by streaming service (UK)
See what else is on each service right now.
Porgy and Bess — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Porgy and Bess in the UK?
Porgy and Bess (1959) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.
Is Porgy and Bess on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Porgy and Bess 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?
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.
Looking for something else?
ScreenSearch indexes over a million films and TV shows. Type any title to instantly find where it's streaming in the UK.
Search any title