# Where to watch The Pirates of Somalia (2017) in the UK

> The Pirates of Somalia (2017) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and MovieMe or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 117 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.9/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T20:02:11.495Z)  

## Synopsis

After an inspiring chance encounter with his idol, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur uproots his life and moves to Somalia looking for the story of a lifetime. Hooking up with a local fixer, he attempts to get embedded with the local Somali pirates, only to quickly find himself in over his head.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Pirates%20of%20Somalia&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Pirates%20of%20Somalia&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/394537-the-pirates-of-somalia/watch?locale=GB)
- [W4free](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/394537-the-pirates-of-somalia/watch?locale=GB)
- [Pluto TV](https://pluto.tv/en-gb/search/The%20Pirates%20of%20Somalia)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Pirates%20of%20Somalia)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Pirates%20of%20Somalia)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Pirates%20of%20Somalia&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Pirates%20of%20Somalia&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Pirates%20of%20Somalia)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Pirates%20of%20Somalia+film)
- [MovieMe](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/394537-the-pirates-of-somalia/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Pirates of Somalia in the UK?**

The Pirates of Somalia (2017) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The Pirates of Somalia?**

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, YouTube, and MovieMe so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Pirates of Somalia?**

Yes. The Pirates of Somalia 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 The Pirates of Somalia on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Pirates of Somalia is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**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/394537/the-pirates-of-somalia-2017
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/a8dlDPwo9mnorurL6ukIpyHZZd7.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/394537/the-pirates-of-somalia-2017.json

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