Where to watch The Congress (1989) in the UK
The Congress (1989) is currently available to stream in the UK on PBS America Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 11 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
For 200 years, the United States Congress has been one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. In this elegant, thoughtful and often touching portrait, Ken Burns explores the history and promise of this unique American institution. Using historical photographs and newsreels, evocative live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell and others, the award-winning film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress and, in turn, our country.
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is The Congress on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Congress (1989) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on PBS America Amazon Channel instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Congress (1989) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on PBS America Amazon Channel instead.
Disney+
No — The Congress (1989) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on PBS America Amazon Channel instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Congress.
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David McCulloughSelf - Writer / Narrator -
Cokie RobertsSelf - Journalist -
Alistair CookeSelf - Journalist -
Arthur MillerSelf -
Charles McDowellSelf - Newspaperman
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Barbara FieldsSelf - Historian
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John C. StennisSelf - Former Senator
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David S. BroderSelf - Reporter
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The Congress — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Congress in the UK?
The Congress (1989) is currently included in subscriptions to PBS America Amazon Channel 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 The Congress?
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 Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Congress?
Yes. The Congress can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Congress on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Congress (1989) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on PBS America Amazon Channel instead.
Is The Congress on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Congress (1989) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on PBS America Amazon Channel instead.
Is The Congress on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Congress (1989) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on PBS America Amazon Channel instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
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