# Where to watch The Blacksmith (1978) in the UK

> The Blacksmith (1978) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 12 July 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 28 minutes  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 July 2026 (2026-07-11T23:24:24.749Z)  

## Synopsis

In this Roy Spence film, created for the Ulster Folk Museum, Joe O’Neill shows a range of blacksmithing skills and techniques using tools and methods that have not changed in centuries. These include heat welding, scarfing, scrolling, curling and bending. All completed in a traditional simple forge. The original version of the film included an audio track explaining the history, tools and techniques of a blacksmith, however even as a silent film, the powerful visuals of this timeless skill remains evident.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1101394-the-blacksmith/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Blacksmith for free in the UK?**

The Blacksmith (1978) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is The Blacksmith on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Blacksmith is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1101394/the-blacksmith-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/za3ScqxH93aX4GC2mO6DgTT7lBn.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1101394/the-blacksmith-1978.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.