# Where to watch 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone (2017) in the UK

> 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone (2017) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 4 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T13:48:43.585Z)  

## Synopsis

On June 11th, 1997, Philippe Kahn created the first camera phone solution to share pictures instantly on public networks. The impetus for this invention was the birth of Kahn's daughter, when he jerry-rigged a mobile phone with a digital camera and sent photos in real time. In 2016 Time Magazine included Kahn's first camera phone photo in their list of the 100 most influential photos of all time.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone in the UK?**

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## Sources

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