# Where to watch The Uninvited Friend (1981) in the UK

> The Uninvited Friend (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 86 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T12:33:06.382Z)  

## Synopsis

The film tells about the complex relationship between two chemical scientists. Viktor Sviridov arrived from the province, where he works as an engineer at one of the factories, at the metropolitan institute in order to defend his project related to an urgent scientific problem. However, without the support of a longtime friend Alexei Grekov, he has no chance: most members of the academic council are opposed to his project and himself. But Grekov is also forced to choose between his wife's scientific career and obligations to another.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Uninvited Friend in the UK?**

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**Is The Uninvited Friend on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/452330/the-uninvited-friend-1981
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/452330/the-uninvited-friend-1981.json

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