# Where to watch Where the Wild Things Are (2009) in the UK

> Where the Wild Things Are (2009) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2009  
**Runtime:** 101 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Fantasy, Drama, Adventure, Family  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T22:40:11.415Z)  

## Synopsis

Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Where%20the%20Wild%20Things%20Are+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Where the Wild Things Are in the UK?**

Where the Wild Things Are (2009) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Where the Wild Things Are?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Where the Wild Things Are?**

Yes. Where the Wild Things Are can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Where the Wild Things Are on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Where the Wild Things Are 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/16523/where-the-wild-things-are-2009
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/sDFV9VEjwTUWF1s5sjOllsb70jk.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/16523/where-the-wild-things-are-2009.json

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