# Where to watch Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji (2001) in the UK

> Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji (2001) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2001  
**Runtime:** 143 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.9/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T08:20:06.501Z)  

## Synopsis

Set in 900AD and tells the story of a famous female writer of the time, Murasaki Shikibu. Her story begins from the death of her husband, a Japanese noble, then moves on to her recruitment to train the Prince's young 'wives in waiting'. It is dotted throughout and actually composed mainly of one of the fictional stories she wrote, the tale of Genji. Genji is a rich playboy who falls in love and has a son to his stepmother. He falls in love often and has many wives whom are all completely subservient to him.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji in the UK?**

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