# Where to watch House of Cards (1990) in the UK

> House of Cards (1990) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4 and UKTV Play. It can be bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1990  
**Runtime:** 55 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.1/10  
**Genres:** War & Politics, Comedy, Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T09:47:26.627Z)  

## Synopsis

Frustrated at a new moderate Conservative government and deprived of a promotion to a senior position, chief whip Francis Urquhart prepares a meticulous plot to bring down the Prime Minister then to take his place.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=House%20of%20Cards)
- [UKTV Play](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/21720-house-of-cards/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=House%20of%20Cards)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch House of Cards for free in the UK?**

House of Cards (1990) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 and UKTV Play in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of House of Cards?**

Yes. House of Cards can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of House of Cards on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is House of Cards on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

House of Cards is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series'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/tv/21720/house-of-cards-1990
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/rkCSSr8iWecBWPszKenxnytetLs.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/21720/house-of-cards-1990.json

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