# Where to watch Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot (2018) in the UK

> Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 42 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 5.3/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-16T23:04:45.147Z)  

## Synopsis

In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Jimmy%3A%20The%20True%20Story%20of%20a%20True%20Idiot)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Jimmy%3A%20The%20True%20Story%20of%20a%20True%20Idiot)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot in the UK?**

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot 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 Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**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/81006/jimmy-the-true-story-of-a-true-idiot-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/gH1dmpZAUGA3bVl5OSTflxVv5e5.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/81006/jimmy-the-true-story-of-a-true-idiot-2018.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.