# Where to watch The Girls (1978) in the UK

> The Girls (1978) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 10 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 110 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Romance  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 August 2026 (2026-08-10T21:15:04.740Z)  

## Synopsis

In rural Sri Lanka, two sisters pursue love and personal ambitions despite their family's strict social expectations. As class barriers and financial struggles intensify, both women are forced to abandon their dreams for family duty.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/256677/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Girls)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The+Girls&i=instant-video&tag=fantasyroad0b-21)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Girls in the UK?**

The Girls (1978) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Girls?**

Yes. The Girls can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and 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 Girls on Netflix in the UK?**

No — The Girls (1978) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.

**Is The Girls on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

No — The Girls (1978) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.

**Is The Girls on Disney+ in the UK?**

No — The Girls (1978) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.

**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.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/256677/the-girls-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3azQ8CYum36SBXNuFZHavdZmODy.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/256677/the-girls-1978.json

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