Where to watch The White Sun of the Desert (1969) in the UK
The White Sun of the Desert (1969) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 18 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The setting is the east shore of the Caspian Sea (today's Turkmenistan) where the Red Army soldier Fyodor Sukhov has been fighting the Civil War in Russian Asia for a number of years. After being hospitalised and then demobbed, he sets off home to join his wife, only to be caught up in a desert fight between a Red Army cavalry unit and Basmachi guerrillas. The cavalry unit commander, Rahimov, "convinces" Sukhov to help, temporarily, with the protection of abandoned women of the Basmachi guerrilla leader Abdullah's harem. Leaving a young Red Army soldier, Petrukha, to assist Sukhov with the task, Rahimov and his cavalry unit set out to pursue fleeing Abdullah.Sukhov and women from Abdullah's harem return to a nearby shore town. Soon, looking for a seaway across the border, Abdullah and his gang come to the same town...
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Netflix
No — The White Sun of the Desert (1969) 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 — The White Sun of the Desert (1969) 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 — The White Sun of the Desert (1969) 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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Top-billed cast in The White Sun of the Desert.
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Anatoliy KuznetsovSukhov -
Pavel LuspekayevVereshchagin -
Spartak MishulinSaid -
Kakhi KavsadzeAbdulla -
Raisa KurkinaNastasya -
Nikolai GodovikovPetrukha -
Tatyana FedotovaGulchatai -
Musa DudayevRakhimov
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The White Sun of the Desert — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The White Sun of the Desert in the UK?
The White Sun of the Desert (1969) 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.
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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 The White Sun of the Desert?
Yes. The White Sun of the Desert 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 The White Sun of the Desert on Netflix in the UK?
No — The White Sun of the Desert (1969) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Is The White Sun of the Desert on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The White Sun of the Desert (1969) 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 The White Sun of the Desert on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The White Sun of the Desert (1969) 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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