Where to watch
BFI Player
BFI Player Amazon Channel
BFI Player Apple TV Channel
Apple TV Store
Amazon Video
Curzon Home Cinema
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Federico Fellini
Marcello Mastroianni
Guido Anselmi
Claudia Cardinale
Claudia
Anouk Aimée
Luisa Anselmi
Sandra Milo
Carla
Rossella Falk
Rossella
Barbara Steele
Gloria Morin
Madeleine Lebeau
Madeleine, the French Actress
Caterina Boratto
Mysterious Lady
Eddra Gale
La Saraghina
Guido Alberti
Pace, the Producer
Mario Conocchia
Conocchia, the Production Manager
Bruno Agostini
Bruno, the Second Production Secretary
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8½ — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams 8½?
8½ is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is 8½ on Netflix?
No, 8½ is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.
Is 8½ on Amazon Prime Video?
8½ isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch 8½ for free?
8½ is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
Is 8½ based on a true story?
Yes — 8½ is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).