Inception
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.
Best British movies streaming in the UK
The highest-rated British movies you can stream in the UK right now, across every subscription service. 826 well-reviewed titles out of 5,013. Top picks right now: David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, Inception, The Pianist, I Swear and The Prestige. Use the filters to narrow it down by actor, language, year or rating, and tap any poster for the trailer and where to stream it.
Top 20: Best British movies streaming in the UK
Updated · Ranked by average TMDB user rating, counting only films with at least 200 votes · Subscription titles only
- David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020) · ★ 8.4/10 · Documentary, Drama
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the… - Inception (2010) · ★ 8.4/10 · Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task… - The Pianist (2002) · ★ 8.4/10 · Drama, War
The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman… - I Swear (2025) · ★ 8.3/10 · Drama, History
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the… - The Prestige (2006) · ★ 8.2/10 · Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and… - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) · ★ 8.2/10 · Animation, Family, Drama
The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home. - The Father (2020) · ★ 8.1/10 · Drama
A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind… - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) · ★ 8.1/10 · Adventure, Fantasy
Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry… - Pride & Prejudice (2005) · ★ 8.1/10 · Drama, Romance
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five… - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) · ★ 8.0/10 · Adventure, Fantasy
Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts. - Barry Lyndon (1975) · ★ 8.0/10 · Drama, History
An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble… - Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023) · ★ 8.0/10 · Documentary
Go behind the scenes and witness how the "Squid Game"-inspired reality show transformed from a scripted drama to a cutthroat, nail-biting competition. - The Sheep Detectives (2026) · ★ 7.9/10 · Comedy, Family, Mystery
George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts… - Virunga (2014) · ★ 7.9/10 · Documentary, War
Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa’s oldest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a contested ground among insurgencies seeking to… - Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018) · ★ 7.9/10 · Animation, Adventure, Family
The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history - Sgt. Stubby - and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World… - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) · ★ 7.9/10 · Adventure, Fantasy
Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for… - About Time (2013) · ★ 7.9/10 · Drama, Romance, Fantasy
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father reveals to him that the men in their family have the ability to travel through time. They can't… - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) · ★ 7.9/10 · Drama, History
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine. - The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) · ★ 7.9/10 · Documentary, Music
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event. - The Third Man (1949) · ★ 7.9/10 · Thriller, Mystery
In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins…
Frequently asked questions
What are the best British movies streaming in the UK?
As of 9 October 2026, the highest-rated British movies streaming in the UK are David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020, rated 8.4/10), Inception (2010, rated 8.4/10), The Pianist (2002, rated 8.4/10), I Swear (2025, rated 8.3/10) and The Prestige (2006, rated 8.2/10). The ranking uses TMDB user ratings and only counts films with at least 200 votes.
How many British movies are streaming in the UK?
There are 5,013 British movies streaming in the UK on subscription streaming services, as of 9 October 2026.
Which streaming service has the most British movies in the UK?
Amazon Prime Video has the most, with 2,624 titles, followed by Tubi TV (567), Netflix (426) and Disney Plus (273).
How is this list made and how often is it updated?
The list is rebuilt every day from The Movie Database (TMDB), with streaming availability supplied by JustWatch. Only titles included with a subscription are listed (no rentals or purchases). Films are ranked by average TMDB user rating, counting only films with at least 200 votes. Last updated 9 October 2026.
