# Where to watch On the Basis of Sex (2018) in the UK

> On the Basis of Sex (2018) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. 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:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T07:52:02.658Z)  

## Synopsis

Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of sex discrimination.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/339380-on-the-basis-of-sex/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex+film)

### Buy (digital download)

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- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex)
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- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=On%20the%20Basis%20of%20Sex+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch On the Basis of Sex for free in the UK?**

On the Basis of Sex (2018) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent On the Basis of Sex?**

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 On the Basis of Sex?**

Yes. On the Basis of Sex 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 On the Basis of Sex on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

On the Basis of Sex 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/339380/on-the-basis-of-sex-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/izY9Le3QWtu7xkHq7bjJnuE5yGI.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/339380/on-the-basis-of-sex-2018.json

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