UK SICSubclass

UK SIC 59.131—Motion picture distribution activities

Subclass · UK Standard Industrial Classification (2026)

Where 59.131 sits

  1. J Publishing, broadcasting, and content production and distribution activities
  2. 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
  3. 59.1 Motion picture, video and television programme activities
  4. 59.13 Motion picture and video distribution activities
  5. 59.131 Motion picture distribution activities

What 59.131 includes

  • Distributing film to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors
  • Acquiring film distribution rights

What 59.131 excludes

  • Film duplicating from master copies, see 18.20
  • Reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 59.12
  • Video streaming distribution and download service activities not associated with its publishing, see 60.20
  • Management of copyrights and distribution rights for films, see 74.91
  • Rental of recorded media, see 77.22

59.131 in other systems

ANZSICAustralia · New Zealand
NACEEuropean Union
NAICSUnited States
SICUnited States (legacy)

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