# Where to watch The Story of Looking (2021) in the UK

> The Story of Looking (2021) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2021  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.6/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T06:08:35.810Z)  

## Synopsis

As he prepares for surgery to restore his vision, Mark Cousins explores the role that visual experience plays in our individual and collective lives. In a deeply personal meditation on the power of looking in his own life, he guides us through the riches of the visible world, a kaleidoscope of extraordinary imagery across cultures and eras. At a time when we are more assailed by images than ever, he reveals how looking makes us who we are, lying at the heart of the human experience, empathy, discovery and thought. He shares the pleasure and pain of seeing the world, in all its complexity and contradiction, with eyes wide open. As the COVID-19 pandemic brings another dramatic shift of perspective, he reaches out to the other lookers for their vision from lockdown, and he travels to the future to consider how his looking life will continue to develop until the very end.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Story%20of%20Looking)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Story%20of%20Looking&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Story%20of%20Looking&c=movies)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/831329-the-story-of-looking/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Story%20of%20Looking+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Story%20of%20Looking)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Story%20of%20Looking&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Story%20of%20Looking&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Story%20of%20Looking+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Story of Looking in the UK?**

The Story of Looking (2021) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Story of Looking?**

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 Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Story of Looking?**

Yes. The Story of Looking can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Story of Looking on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Story of Looking 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?**

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/831329/the-story-of-looking-2021
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/1a9VheQ9a1xFQTLRPgvoGr0L033.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/831329/the-story-of-looking-2021.json

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