# Where to watch Detective Dee and the Mysterious City (2021) in the UK

> Detective Dee and the Mysterious City (2021) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2021  
**Runtime:** 77 minutes  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T21:26:06.499Z)  

## Synopsis

A locust plague that was rare in a century has invaded the land of Wuzhou. Empress Wu Zetian orders the delivery of relief money to the disaster area, but on the way, tens of thousands of taels of silver are robbed and disappear into butterflies. Detective Dee has ordered his personal assistant Zhao Yuanzhen to investigate the case, while he himself sneak into the civil investigation on streets. In the process of investigating the case, they encounter a suspect, Guan Xiaoqi, who needs to prove his innocence, and are caught in a difficult situation when the relief money is robbed again. The case of the butterflies is a mystery, and the dynasty's power and intrigue are raging.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Detective Dee and the Mysterious City 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 Detective Dee and the Mysterious City in the UK?**

Detective Dee and the Mysterious City (2021) 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 Detective Dee and the Mysterious City on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Detective Dee and the Mysterious City 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?**

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## Sources

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