# Where to watch Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010) in the UK

> Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2010  
**Runtime:** 48 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T18:00:09.944Z)  

## Synopsis

Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 BC to become the world's first global centre of culture. The documentary also looks at the role of astronomer and philosopher Hypatia, and incorporates stunning footage from the feature film 'Agora'.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Alexandria%3A%20The%20Greatest%20City&i=instant-video)
- [Magellan TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/417206-alexandria-the-greatest-city/watch?locale=GB)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Alexandria%3A%20The%20Greatest%20City&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Alexandria: The Greatest City in the UK?**

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## Sources

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