# Where to watch The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang (1921) in the UK

> The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang (1921) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1921  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T12:16:41.829Z)  

## Synopsis

The Life Story of John Lee, or the Man They Could Not Hang is a 1921 Australian silent film (which is now considered lost) based on the true life story of John Babbacombe Lee. It is a remake of a 1912 film with some extra scenes of Lee's childhood.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang in the UK?**

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**Is The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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