# Where to watch Embrace of the Serpent (2015) in the UK

> Embrace of the Serpent (2015) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2015  
**Runtime:** 125 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.7/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Adventure  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T02:30:37.043Z)  

## Synopsis

The epic story of the first contact, encounter, approach, betrayal and, eventually, life-transcending friendship, between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman, last survivor of his people, and two scientists that, over the course of 40 years, travel through the Amazon in search of a sacred plant that can heal them. Inspired by the journals of the first explorers of the Colombian Amazon, Theodor Koch-Grunberg and Richard Evans Schultes.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/336808-el-abrazo-de-la-serpiente/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Embrace%20of%20the%20Serpent+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Embrace of the Serpent in the UK?**

Embrace of the Serpent (2015) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Embrace of the Serpent?**

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 Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Embrace of the Serpent?**

Yes. Embrace of the Serpent can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Embrace of the Serpent on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Embrace of the Serpent 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?**

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/336808/embrace-of-the-serpent-2015
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/t3Lmw8jvm7tpik0lSkub8hU4oRW.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/336808/embrace-of-the-serpent-2015.json

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