# Where to watch Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021) in the UK > Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch. **Type:** Film **Year:** 2021 **Runtime:** 114 minutes **TMDB rating:** 7.6/10 **Genres:** Documentary **Region:** United Kingdom (GB) **Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T20:59:24.493Z) ## Synopsis Oliver Sacks: His Own Life explores the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact. Sacks was a fearless explorer of unknown mental worlds who helped redefine our understanding of the brain and mind, the diversity of human experience, and our shared humanity. ## Streaming options in the United Kingdom ### Stream (subscription) - [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life&i=instant-video) - [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life&i=instant-video) ### Free (with ads or TV licence) - [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life&i=instant-video) ### Rent (typically 24-48 hours) - [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life) - [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life) - [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life&i=instant-video) - [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life&c=movies) - [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life+film) - [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/629992-oliver-sacks-his-own-life/watch?locale=GB) ### Buy (digital download) - [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life) - [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life) - [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life&i=instant-video) - [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life&c=movies) - [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Oliver%20Sacks%3A%20His%20Own%20Life+film) ## Frequently asked questions **Where can I stream Oliver Sacks: His Own Life in the UK?** Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?** 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, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV so you can check the current price. **Can I buy a digital copy of Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?** Yes. Oliver Sacks: His Own Life can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 Oliver Sacks: His Own Life on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?** Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. **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. - Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/629992/oliver-sacks-his-own-life-2021 - Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/eCGtHjsGSdXPhb8fw6Pl825Cb0R.jpg - JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/629992/oliver-sacks-his-own-life-2021.json --- Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.