# Where to watch By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009) in the UK

> By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2009  
**Runtime:** 116 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T11:45:13.575Z)  

## Synopsis

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama is a documentary film produced by Edward Norton broadcast in November 2009 on HBO, which follows Barack Obama and various members of his campaign team, including David Axelrod, through the two years leading up to the United States presidential election on November 4th, 2008.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch By the People: The Election of Barack Obama in the UK?**

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