How to watch It's a Sin - here's where to stream Russell T Davies' LGBTQ+ drama

Watch It's a Sin
(Image credit: Channel 4/HBO Max)

Russell T Davies' snapshot of the 1980s AIDS epidemic as it hits British shores is available to stream in countries around the world right now. To watch It's a Sin Stateside, all you'll need is HBO Max.

Olly Alexander, Omari Douglas, Callum Scott Howells, Lydia West, and Nathaniel Curtis make up the wonderful ensemble residing in the Pink Palace, liberated teens in London swept up in the colorful LGBTQ+ scene. When AIDS begins to take the community by the chokehold, It's a Sin unravels as a tribute to an often overlooked period in Britain's recent history, as well as being a testament to the value of true ally-ship. 

Originally landing first on Channel 4 in the UK, viewers in the US can now bask in the critically acclaimed story of Ritchie, Roscoe, Collin, Jill, and Ash too with an HBO Max membership as It's a Sin landed on the service in February.

Setting you back $14.99 a month, it's certainly more expensive than other streaming services out there like Disney Plus, it's worth noting how much content you'll be able to stream on HBO Max with a whole host of TV shows to binge, as well as movies. Want more of that British grit? You can watch I May Destroy You from the fantastic mind of Michaela Coel. HBO Max customers will also benefit from all Warner Bros 2021 movie releases, coinciding with their theatrical release, including titles like Dune and Judas and the Black Messiah.

Unusually, the US is actually one of the last to release It's a Sin, with options to watch It's a Sin in the UK, and Australia, with a Canadian release still somewhat up in the air. Keep reading to find out how to watch It's a Sin wherever you are.

Watch It's a Sin - US

HBO Max | $14.99 per month
$14.99 a month

HBO Max | $14.99 per month
Want to watch It's a Sin? The Russell T Davies mini-series launched on HBO Max on February 18, with all five episodes dropping at once. Pay $14.99 a month or and cancel at any time. At the time of writing, there aren't any offers for longer signups.

Watch It's a Sin elsewhere

All4 | Free-to-air
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All4 | Free-to-air
It's a Sin was initially released in the UK where viewers are lucky enough to watch this phenomenal TV show for free. With all episodes available to binge now on Channel 4's on-demand service, watch It's a Sin from start to finish on All4.

Stan | AU$10 per month
AU$10 a month30-day free trial

Stan | AU$10 per month
Those down under got to watch alongside the UK with new episodes airing every week, readily available to watch on Stan. This costs AU$10 a month, however new customers can benefit from a 30-day free trial when they sign up.

Amazon Prime Video | CA$7.99 per month
CA$7.99 a monthone month free trial

Amazon Prime Video | CA$7.99 per month
It's been confirmed that Prime Video has the rights for It's a Sin in Canada, and it has finally been releasing after most other countries went first with the LGBTQ+ drama. It's not very expensive either as Prime Video is available for just CA$7.99 a month, with new customers enjoying a one month free trial.

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Alice is the resident eCommerce Staff Writer at Future with a focus on VPN and streaming services, such as Disney Plus and HBO Max. She predominantly writes buying and streaming service guides, as well as how to watch articles so you know exactly when and where you can watch Friends, Euphoria, or RuPaul's Drag Race. Previously a Commercial Content Writer at Trusted Reviews, Alice has five years experience giving online buying advice, and over two years writing about consumer tech.

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