# Where to watch Dreams of a Life (2011) in the UK

> Dreams of a Life (2011) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2011  
**Runtime:** 95 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T13:19:35.150Z)  

## Synopsis

A filmmaker sets out to discover the life of Joyce Vincent, who died in her bedsit in North London in 2003. Her body wasn't discovered for three years, and newspaper reports offered few details of her life - not even a photograph.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83540-dreams-of-a-life/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Dreams%20of%20a%20Life&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Dreams%20of%20a%20Life)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83540-dreams-of-a-life/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Dreams of a Life in the UK?**

Dreams of a Life (2011) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel 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 Dreams of a Life?**

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, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Dreams of a Life?**

Yes. Dreams of a Life 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 Dreams of a Life on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Dreams of a Life is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

**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/83540/dreams-of-a-life-2011
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/o5vQtRWFjpBLRPXgpGzoggCMEjQ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/83540/dreams-of-a-life-2011.json

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