# Where to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) in the UK

> Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, and Channel 4 Plus. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 115 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.9/10  
**Genres:** Adventure, Action  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T08:32:00.843Z)  

## Synopsis

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark&i=instant-video)
- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark)
- [Channel 4 Plus](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Raiders%20of%20the%20Lost%20Ark+film)
- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/85-raiders-of-the-lost-ark/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Raiders of the Lost Ark in the UK?**

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, and Channel 4 Plus 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark?**

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, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Raiders of the Lost Ark?**

Yes. Raiders of the Lost Ark can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Raiders of the Lost Ark is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, and Channel 4 Plus.

**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/85/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ceG9VzoRAVGwivFU403Wc3AHRys.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/85/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-1981.json

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