# Where to watch #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei (2013) in the UK

> #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei (2013) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2013  
**Runtime:** 125 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.0/10  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T18:32:06.689Z)  

## Synopsis

On 3 April 2011, as he was boarding a flight to Taipei, the Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei was arrested at Beijing Airport. Advised merely that his travel “could damage state security”, he was escorted to a van by officials after which he disappeared for 81 days. On his release, the government claimed that his imprisonment related to tax evasion.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei in the UK?**

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