# Where to watch Butterfly (2018) in the UK

> Butterfly (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 44 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 5.9/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T05:25:56.641Z)  

## Synopsis

From a young age, 11-year-old, Max, has identified as a girl and as puberty looms, she begins to present increasing signs of gender variance. When Max was eight, her father, Stephen, left the family home. But as Max’s conviction that she’s in the wrong body intensifies, her distress escalates, and Stephen seizes the opportunity to return to live at the family home and support his daughter.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Butterfly&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Butterfly&i=instant-video)
- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Butterfly)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Butterfly&i=instant-video)
- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Butterfly)

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

Butterfly (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Butterfly?**

Yes. Butterfly 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 Butterfly 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 Butterfly on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Butterfly is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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/83244/butterfly-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ib11vnb6oVgHOgZb8R9HEVxaouI.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/83244/butterfly-2018.json

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