# Where to watch Nuclear Nightmares (1979) in the UK

> Nuclear Nightmares (1979) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 89 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T19:38:22.443Z)  

## Synopsis

Peter Ustinov hosts this haunting 1980 documentary exploring the world's nuclear weaponry and the fragile system that deters either side from initiating the first nuclear strike. Although the world's political climate has mellowed since the Cold War era, Nuclear Nightmares takes the viewer back in time to gain a perspective of what it was like to live under a very real nuclear threat.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Nuclear%20Nightmares&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Nuclear%20Nightmares&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Nuclear%20Nightmares&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Nuclear%20Nightmares&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Nuclear Nightmares in the UK?**

Nuclear Nightmares (1979) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Nuclear Nightmares?**

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 Nuclear Nightmares?**

Yes. Nuclear Nightmares 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 Nuclear Nightmares on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Nuclear Nightmares is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**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/729959/nuclear-nightmares-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/yyv8BJbOfjEghixgi4eOUqtaDJy.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/729959/nuclear-nightmares-1979.json

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