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The Athlete

5.920091h 32mMovieDramaHistory

Running the streets of Rome in 1960, an unknown, barefooted Ethiopian man stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon. Overnight, Abebe Bikila became a sports legend. A hero in his own country and to the continent, Bikila was…

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Cast · Directed by Davey Frankel

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Which OTT platform streams The Athlete?

The Athlete isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Athlete on Netflix?

No, The Athlete is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Athlete on Amazon Prime Video?

The Athlete isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Athlete isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.