# Where to watch How We Live - Messages to the Family (2017) in the UK

> How We Live - Messages to the Family (2017) is currently available to stream in the UK on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 107 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T01:53:17.012Z)  

## Synopsis

Tradition and modernity, contrasting ways of life: the master of archival footage has assembled an impressive collection. His serene narration takes us inside the private lives of migrant families in different eras, from the beginnings of film to the present day. This new film from one of the great avant-garde directors is also a powerful tribute to a neglected genre.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [GuideDoc](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/515810-so-leben-wir-botschaften-an-die-familie/watch?locale=GB)
- [DocAlliance Films](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/515810-so-leben-wir-botschaften-an-die-familie/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream How We Live - Messages to the Family in the UK?**

How We Live - Messages to the Family (2017) is currently included in subscriptions to GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is How We Live - Messages to the Family on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

How We Live - Messages to the Family is currently included with: GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films.

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/515810/how-we-live-messages-to-the-family-2017
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