What We Wanted (2020) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch What We Wanted (2020) in the UK

What We Wanted (2020) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 14 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Alice and Niklas are a young couple who's biggest wish is to have a child of their own. After several failed attempts they decide to go on a holiday in Sardinia to clear their minds. There they meet a family from Austria that seems to have everything they ever wished for. But appearances can be deceiving...

  • Film
  • 2020
  • 94 min
  • ★ 5.8/10 TMDB
  • Drama

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What We Wanted | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Is What We Wanted on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?

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Netflix

Yes — What We Wanted (2020) is currently streaming on Netflix in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.

Amazon Prime Video

No — What We Wanted (2020) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads instead.

Disney+

No — What We Wanted (2020) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads instead.

Cast & crew

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DirectorUlrike Kofler
WritersUlrike Kofler, Sandra Bohle, Peter Stamm

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What We Wanted — frequently asked questions

Where can I stream What We Wanted in the UK?

What We Wanted (2020) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

Is What We Wanted on Netflix in the UK?

Yes — What We Wanted (2020) is currently streaming on Netflix in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.

Is What We Wanted on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?

No — What We Wanted (2020) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads instead.

Is What We Wanted on Disney+ in the UK?

No — What We Wanted (2020) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads instead.

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