# Where to watch Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind (1978) in the UK

> Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind (1978) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 86 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 4.6/10  
**Genres:** Science Fiction, Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T11:29:54.637Z)  

## Synopsis

Three nerdy students who have the hots for their sexy astronomy teacher hit upon the idea of pretending to be outer-space aliens, in the hopes of tricking her into going to bed with them.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind in the UK?**

Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind (1978) 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 Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind 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?**

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## Sources

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