Where to watch Cowboys & Aliens (2011) in the UK
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. It can be bought from Sky Store. Last verified on 1 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
First Contact. Last Stand.
A stranger stumbles into the desert town of Absolution with no memory of his past and a futuristic shackle around his wrist. With the help of mysterious beauty Ella and the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde, he finds himself leading an unlikely posse of cowboys, outlaws, and Apache warriors against a common enemy from beyond this world in an epic showdown for survival.
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Is Cowboys & Aliens on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Cowboys & Aliens (2011) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Cowboys & Aliens (2011) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Disney+
No — Cowboys & Aliens (2011) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Cowboys & Aliens.
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Daniel CraigJake Lonergan -
Harrison FordWoodrow Dolarhyde -
Olivia WildeElla Swenson -
Sam RockwellDoc -
Adam BeachNat Colorado -
Paul DanoPercy Dolarhyde -
Noah RingerEmmet Taggart -
Keith CarradineSheriff John Taggart
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Cowboys & Aliens — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Cowboys & Aliens for free in the UK?
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of Cowboys & Aliens?
Yes. Cowboys & Aliens can be bought as a digital download from Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Cowboys & Aliens on Netflix in the UK?
No — Cowboys & Aliens (2011) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Cowboys & Aliens on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Cowboys & Aliens (2011) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Cowboys & Aliens on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Cowboys & Aliens (2011) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
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