# Where to watch The Old Man Who Read Love Stories (2001) in the UK

> The Old Man Who Read Love Stories (2001) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2001  
**Runtime:** 115 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.7/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Adventure  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T07:40:44.649Z)  

## Synopsis

In El Idilio, a village on the banks of a river in the Amazon rainforest, Antonio Bolívar, known to everyone as "The Old Man," lives a recluse. One day, Antonio begins reading the romance novels that the traveling dentist Rubicondo Loachamin brings him to pass the time. He shares this occupation with a beautiful local girl, a waitress and prostitute, named Josefina, with whom he ends up falling in love. But all does not go smoothly when Antonio is forced to go on a hunting trip.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Old%20Man%20Who%20Read%20Love%20Stories&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Old%20Man%20Who%20Read%20Love%20Stories&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Old Man Who Read Love Stories in the UK?**

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**Is The Old Man Who Read Love Stories on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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