# Where to watch The Cold Summer of 1953 (1988) in the UK

> The Cold Summer of 1953 (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Action, Crime, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T19:53:58.237Z)  

## Synopsis

In 1953, the year Stalin died, many prisoners (some political, but mostly common criminals) were released from the Soviet Gulags. This is the story of a remote settlement which was under attack by a bunch of these recently-released blood-thirsty thugs in the summer of 1953, and the townspeople, along with a two political prisoners, who try to stop them.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Cold Summer of 1953 in the UK?**

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**Is The Cold Summer of 1953 on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Cold Summer of 1953 is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/71393/the-cold-summer-of-1953-1988
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/aVSvsoYiyyiHyn0o5KRbph7breW.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/71393/the-cold-summer-of-1953-1988.json

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