Todd Phillips’ take on the iconic DC villain The Joker is getting some renewed attention thanks to the release of the trailer to 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’re based in the UK, you may be wondering how you can watch the 2019 film, Joker.
We’ve got everything you need to know here. You can also check out our full round-up on Joker: Folie à Deux and find out when tickets for the sequel might go on sale .
How to watch Joker in the UK
VPNs reroute your IP address, connecting your server to another around the world. If you connect to a UK one, then the Netflix website should think you’re based in this country, and not the US.
We have previously used NordVPN to access different Netflix libraries from different countries. NordVPN offers a range of servers, as well as affordable pricing if you lock in for a multi-year plan. You can find further options in our list of the best VPNs for streaming .
- Time to complete: 5 minutes
- Tools required: Laptop or PC, VPN
Connect to a US server on your VPN
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There are lots of different US servers to choose from, but NordVPN will connect you to the fastest
Head to theNetflix website
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Sign in to your Netflix account if you haven’t already
Search for Joker
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Netflix sometimes blocks VPNs, but you can get around this by connecting to a different server, or waiting a few hours before trying again
How to watch Joker in the US
As we’ve already established, Joker is on Netflix until 30 April for people in the US. Accounts for this service start from $6.99 per month.
Author: Hannah Cowton-Barnes, Entertainment Editor, Tech Advisor
As Tech Advisor’s Entertainment Editor, Hannah is the resident expert in all things streaming, film and TV. Before joining Tech Advisor in 2019, she studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds and created a website dedicated to geek culture and lifestyle. She’s also reviewed a whole range of gadgets including flagship smartphones, wearables and styling tools. Outside of Foundry, she’s written freelance pieces for Polygon, Metro and Den of Geek, and is proud to be a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Google.
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