# Where to watch North Korea: The Great Illusion (2015) in the UK

> North Korea: The Great Illusion (2015) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2015  
**Runtime:** 52 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T09:48:35.951Z)  

## Synopsis

This is a journey like no other, after several months of wrangling with North Korean authorities in Paris reporters Michaël Sztanke and Julien Alri obtained a visa for Pyongyang but as soon as they arrived the scene was set by a compulsory photo shoot. Journalists are kept under close surveillance and to go to North Korea is to accept the presence of guides who provide supervision 24 hours a day, their primary role is to protect the countries image. In North Korea’s eyes every foreigner is a potential enemy who must be closely watched, this being said Sztanke and Alri attempt to delve deeper into the inner workings of the hermit kingdom, discovering the real nature of this political regime and how life is for your everyday North Korean.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=North%20Korea%3A%20The%20Great%20Illusion&i=instant-video)
- [Magellan TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/398120-north-korea-the-great-illusion/watch?locale=GB)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=North%20Korea%3A%20The%20Great%20Illusion&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=North%20Korea%3A%20The%20Great%20Illusion&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=North%20Korea%3A%20The%20Great%20Illusion&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream North Korea: The Great Illusion in the UK?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of North Korea: The Great Illusion?**

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**Is North Korea: The Great Illusion on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

North Korea: The Great Illusion is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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## Sources

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