Where to watch The Pillow Book (1995) in the UK
The Pillow Book (1995) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Nagito has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.
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Is The Pillow Book on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Pillow Book (1995) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Pillow Book (1995) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Disney+
No — The Pillow Book (1995) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Pillow Book.
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Vivian WuNagiko -
Yoshi OidaThe Publisher -
Ken OgataThe Father -
Hideko YoshidaThe Aunt / The Maid -
Ewan McGregorJerome -
Yutaka HondaHoki
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Judy OnggThe Mother -
Ken MitsuishiThe Husband
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The Pillow Book — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Pillow Book for free in the UK?
The Pillow Book (1995) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The Pillow Book?
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 Pillow Book?
Yes. The Pillow Book 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 Pillow Book on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Pillow Book (1995) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Is The Pillow Book on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Pillow Book (1995) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Is The Pillow Book on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Pillow Book (1995) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 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.
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