Todd Phillips’ take on iconic DC villain the Joker is receiving renewed attention thanks to the release of the film’s trailer, which stars pop legend Lady Gaga.
Joaquin Phoenix gives a disturbing and haunting performance as Arthur Fleck in the first film, which charts his deep descent into madness. If you live in the UK, you may be wondering how to watch the 2019 movie, Joker.
We’ve got everything you need to know right here. You can also check out our full roundup of Joker: Folie à Deux and find out when tickets for the sequel might go on sale.
How to watch Joker in the UK
At the time of writing, Joker is not available on any UK streaming services such as Disney+, Amazon Prime Video or Now. You can of course buy or rent the VOD, but you won’t find it for free.
However, there is a workaround you can use if you are a Netflix subscriber. The film is on Netflix US, so you can use a VPN (virtual private network) to access the US version of Netflix from Britain.
VPNs redirect your IP address, connecting your server to another around the world. If you log into a UK site, the Netflix website should think you’re based in that country and not the US.
We have already used NordVPN to access different Netflix libraries from different countries. NordVPN offers a range of servers, as well as affordable prices if you sign up for a multi-year plan. You can find other options in our list of the best VPNs for streaming.
We’ve broken down the steps in more detail below. Make sure you sign up for a VPN and watch the movie before the end of the month, because it’s leaving the dock on April 30.
- Time to complete: 5 minutes
- Required tools: laptop or PC, VPN
Connect to a US server on your VPN
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There are many different US servers to choose from, but NordVPN will connect you to the fastest server.
Go to the Netflix website
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Log in to your Netflix account if you haven’t already done so
Search for the Joker
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Netflix sometimes blocks VPNs, but you can work around this by connecting to a different server or waiting a few hours before trying again
Keep in mind that this is technically against Netflix’s terms of service, so your account may be terminated – proceed at your own risk.
How to watch Joker in the US
As we’ve already established, Joker is on Netflix until April 30 for Americans. Accounts for this service start from $6.99 per month.
However, US viewers can also see Joker on HBO’s streaming service, Max. You can subscribe starting at $9.99 per month.
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