# Where to watch People's Republic of Desire (2018) in the UK

> People's Republic of Desire (2018) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 95 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.2/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T05:14:20.817Z)  

## Synopsis

In China’s popular live-streaming showrooms, three millennials – a karaoke singer, a migrant worker and a rags-to-riches comedian – seek fame, fortune and human connection, ultimately finding the same promises and perils online as in their real lives.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=People's%20Republic%20of%20Desire)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=People's%20Republic%20of%20Desire&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=People's%20Republic%20of%20Desire&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=People's%20Republic%20of%20Desire+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=People's%20Republic%20of%20Desire)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=People's%20Republic%20of%20Desire&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=People's%20Republic%20of%20Desire&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=People's%20Republic%20of%20Desire+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch People's Republic of Desire in the UK?**

People's Republic of Desire (2018) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent People's Republic of Desire?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of People's Republic of Desire?**

Yes. People's Republic of Desire can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is People's Republic of Desire on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

People's Republic of Desire is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/2fgy7P9Sm1eN3vxpu3haoYQBenq.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/502132/people-s-republic-of-desire-2018.json

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