# Where to watch Hornblower (1998) in the UK

> Hornblower (1998) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go and ITVX Premium. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1998  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.8/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure  
**Seasons:** 3  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T03:48:05.668Z)  

## Synopsis

Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Hornblower)
- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Hornblower)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Hornblower)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Hornblower)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Hornblower&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Hornblower in the UK?**

Hornblower (1998) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go and ITVX Premium in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Hornblower?**

Yes. Hornblower can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video 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 Hornblower 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 Hornblower on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Hornblower is currently included with: Sky Go and ITVX Premium.

**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/814/hornblower-1998
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/wF4O8zmo2O0B6dQpzTDYruKOpcA.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/814/hornblower-1998.json

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