# Where to watch A Chance to Live (1949) in the UK

> A Chance to Live (1949) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1949  
**Runtime:** 18 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T20:55:51.063Z)  

## Synopsis

1949 documentary short that won an Oscar in a tie with "So Much For So Little".  Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/240466-a-chance-to-live/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A Chance to Live for free in the UK?**

A Chance to Live (1949) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is A Chance to Live on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A Chance to Live 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/240466/a-chance-to-live-1949
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3Kfa7kX5JmGgMHssUnbz6EByTqZ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/240466/a-chance-to-live-1949.json

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