# Where to watch Purple Sea (2021) in the UK

> Purple Sea (2021) is currently available to stream in the UK on GuideDoc and True Story. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2021  
**Runtime:** 67 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.3/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T14:09:53.465Z)  

## Synopsis

Made from images filmed by the Syrian artist Amel Alzakout after the boat on which she was fleeing Syria sank off the coast of Lesbos, Purple Sea reports on the moment in which the co-director and the other passengers are floating in the sea in their lifejackets, waiting to be rescued. Her voice-over accompanies this extremely poignant experience.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [GuideDoc](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/663917-das-purpurmeer/watch?locale=GB)
- [True Story](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/663917-das-purpurmeer/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Purple Sea in the UK?**

Purple Sea (2021) is currently included in subscriptions to GuideDoc and True Story in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is Purple Sea on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Purple Sea is currently included with: GuideDoc and True Story.

**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/663917/purple-sea-2021
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/qEJ46AqUa2mClMqVuPLQqq8RTXf.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/663917/purple-sea-2021.json

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