Where to watch
The Snail and the Whale
Directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon · starring Diana Rigg, Sally Hawkins and Rob Brydon
- the UK
- 4 services
Where to watch 'The Snail and the Whale' online
United Kingdom
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
France
Germany
Ireland
New Zealand
USA
No country by that name
In the UK
In the UK it is available free on BBC iPlayer, with a channel on Now, to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video and to buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Channels 1
With a channel you add inside another service.
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Now
Available until 30 December 2026
Audio: English
- HD
Rent 2
Pay once to watch it for a limited time, usually 48 hours.
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Apple TV
- HD£2.49
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Prime Video
Audio: English
Subtitles: English
- HD£2.49
Buy 2
Pay once to keep it in your library.
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Apple TV
- SD£3.49
- HD£3.99
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Prime Video
Audio: English
Subtitles: English
- SD£3.49
- HD£3.99
- Services
- 4
- No extra cost
- 1
- Rent from
- £2.49Apple TV
- Buy from
- £3.49Apple TV
In Australia
In Australia it is available with a subscription on Prime Video and Stan, to rent on Apple TV and to buy on Apple TV.
With a subscription 2
Included in the service’s subscription.
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Prime Video
Audio: English
Subtitles: English
- HD
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Stan
Subtitles: English
- HD
Rent 1
Pay once to watch it for a limited time, usually 48 hours.
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Apple TV
- HD4.99 AUD
In Canada
In Canada it is available to rent on Apple TV and to buy on Apple TV.
Rent 1
Pay once to watch it for a limited time, usually 48 hours.
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Apple TV
- HD2.99 CAD
In Ireland
In Ireland it is available with a channel on Now.
Channels 1
With a channel you add inside another service.
-
Now
Available until 30 December 2026
Audio: English
- HD
In USA
In USA it is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video and to buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Rent 2
Pay once to watch it for a limited time, usually 48 hours.
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Apple TV
- HDUS$2.99
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Prime Video
Audio: English
Subtitles: English
- HDUS$2.99
Buy 2
Pay once to keep it in your library.
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Apple TV
- HDUS$6.99
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Prime Video
Audio: English
Subtitles: English
- HDUS$6.99
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
Questions about where to watch The Snail and the Whale
- Where can I watch The Snail and the Whale online in the UK?
- In the UK it is available free on BBC iPlayer, with a channel on Now, to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video and to buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Snail and the Whale for free?
- Yes: it is free on BBC iPlayer.
- How much does it cost to rent The Snail and the Whale?
- From £2.49, on Apple TV.
- How much does it cost to buy The Snail and the Whale?
- From £3.49, on Apple TV.