Where to watch João and the Knife (1972) in the UK
João and the Knife (1972) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Against all advice, a destitute Brazilian old man marries a nineteen-year-old girl. Because he can’t give her any children, he moves to the interior to make money, so she will at least have a good life. When he returns, he is told she has a three-year-old daughter. He buys himself a knife.
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is João and the Knife on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
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Netflix
No — João and the Knife (1972) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Amazon Prime Video
No — João and the Knife (1972) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Disney+
No — João and the Knife (1972) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in João and the Knife.
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Jofre SoaresJoão -
Ana Maria MirandaMaria -
João Augusto AzevedoJudge
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Douglas SantosZeferino
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João BatistaDeodato
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Áurea CamposDona Ana
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João and the Knife — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch João and the Knife in the UK?
João and the Knife (1972) 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 João and the Knife on Netflix in the UK?
No — João and the Knife (1972) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Is João and the Knife on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — João and the Knife (1972) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Is João and the Knife on Disney+ in the UK?
No — João and the Knife (1972) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
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