# Where to watch Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World (2017) in the UK

> Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World (2017) is currently available to stream in the UK on PBS America Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 114 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-15T23:27:19.808Z)  

## Synopsis

The year 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of one on the most important events in Western civilization: the birth of an idea that continues to shape the life of every American today.  In 1517, power was in the hands of the few, thought was controlled by the chosen, and common people lived lives without hope. On October 31 of that year, a penniless monk named Martin Luther sparked the revolution that would change everything.  He had no army. In fact, he preached nonviolence so powerfully that — 400 years later — Michael King would change his name to Martin Luther King to show solidarity with the original movement.  This movement, the Protestant Reformation, changed Western culture at its core, sparking the drive toward individualism, freedom of religion, women's rights, separation of church and state, and even free public education. Without the Reformation, there would have been no pilgrims, no Puritans, and no America in the way we know it.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [PBS America Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Martin%20Luther%3A%20The%20Idea%20that%20Changed%20the%20World&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Martin%20Luther%3A%20The%20Idea%20that%20Changed%20the%20World)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Martin%20Luther%3A%20The%20Idea%20that%20Changed%20the%20World)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Martin%20Luther%3A%20The%20Idea%20that%20Changed%20the%20World&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Martin%20Luther%3A%20The%20Idea%20that%20Changed%20the%20World)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Martin%20Luther%3A%20The%20Idea%20that%20Changed%20the%20World&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World in the UK?**

Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World (2017) is currently included in subscriptions to PBS America Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World?**

Yes. Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World is currently included with: PBS America Amazon Channel.

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

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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