# Where to watch Recoil (1981) in the UK > Recoil (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch. **Type:** Film **Year:** 1981 **Runtime:** 8 minutes **Region:** United Kingdom (GB) **Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T20:36:08.472Z) ## Synopsis 1981 short film made by Nik Allday, the drummer on Cabaret Voltaire’s critically acclaimed third album ‘Red Mecca’, and features music by Allday and the Cabs’ Stephen Mallinder. The 10 minute abstract film uses raw material of video feedback and some nuclear bomb footage to represent “the cruel chaotic dysfunctional nature of the human condition with all its potential for self destruction”. Allday wanted a soundtrack that complemented the film thematically and approached Mallinder to see if he’d be interested in creating the audio. ## Streaming options in the United Kingdom No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Recoil in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap. ## Frequently asked questions **Where can I watch Recoil in the UK?** Recoil (1981) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently. **Is Recoil on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?** Recoil is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy. **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/682565/recoil-1981 - JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/682565/recoil-1981.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.