Small Axe
“We are the small axe.”
An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
Where to watch Small Axe in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Small Axe there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Small Axe streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| Germany | BBC Player Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Small Axe
Small Axe is a 2020 English-language drama series created by Steve McQueen. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Small Axe was produced by Lammas Park, Turbine Studios, and EMU Films and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on November 15, 2020, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Steve McQueen
- First aired
- November 15, 2020
- Last aired
- December 13, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (5 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Lammas Park, Turbine Studios, EMU Films
Small Axe cast & crew
Small Axe was created by Steve McQueen.
Is Small Axe worth watching?
Small Axe holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 91 ratings, a solidly received drama series.
With 1 season and 5 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, Small Axe is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Small Axe
In United States, you can stream Small Axe on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Small Axe — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Small Axe in United States?
Small Axe is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Small Axe on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Small Axe is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Small Axe in?
Small Axe is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Small Axe are there?
Small Axe has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.
▸What is Small Axe rated?
Small Axe is rated TV-MA. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 91 ratings.
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