# Where to watch The Nail in the Boot (1931) in the UK

> The Nail in the Boot (1931) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1931  
**Runtime:** 53 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.7/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T15:34:28.973Z)  

## Synopsis

Banned in the Soviet Union for its "negative" content and never released, Kalatozov was forced to retreat from filmmaking for seven years because of this film. The film sets out to illustrate the old adage, "For want of a nail, the battle was lost," showing how the inferior quality of something so trivial as a nail in a soldier's boot leads inexorably to the capture of an armored train. Kalatozov had intended to demonstrate the crucial and universal importance of efficiency in Soviet industry, but the government decided that his fable gave a negative impression of the Red Army's capabilities.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Nail in the Boot in the UK?**

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## Sources

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