# Where to watch The African Who Wanted to Fly (2016) in the UK

> The African Who Wanted to Fly (2016) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 70 minutes  
**Genres:** Drama, Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T02:50:04.448Z)  

## Synopsis

Today he is a star of dozens of kung fu films and working behind the camera with Jackie Chan's crew. But how Luc Bendza, born in a small Gabonese town, became a kung fu master in an art that didn't count any African before him? This is the story of a kid who wanted to fly like Chinese fighters, so passionate he tackled his destiny and entered the legendary Shaolin Temple at the age of 15. His saga begins when he's 10 and starts shooting his own kung fu films with his friends in the streets of Koulamoutou.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The African Who Wanted to Fly in the UK?**

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**Is The African Who Wanted to Fly on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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