Where to watch Robbie (1979) in the UK
Robbie (1979) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 25 July 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Young Robbie, a keen footballer and a railway enthusiast, is persuaded by his big brother to go through a hole in a railway fence on to the track for some reason. His laces become caught on the tracks and he has an accident so serious that he will never play football again. A film for showing to eight to eleven-year old children and their parents, which points out the folly of breaking railway fences and trespassing on the line, and illustrates the immediate dangers. Part of BFI collection "The Age of the Train".
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is Robbie on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Robbie (1979) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Robbie (1979) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
Disney+
No — Robbie (1979) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Robbie.
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Peter PurvesNarrator -
Robin CraneRobbie
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Deborah NortonMum
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Peter BoltBert
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Gary ForbesJake -
Alison BondSally
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Matthew RobertonP.C.
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Philippa HowellW.P.C.
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Robbie — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Robbie for free in the UK?
Robbie (1979) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.
Is Robbie on Netflix in the UK?
No — Robbie (1979) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
Is Robbie on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Robbie (1979) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
Is Robbie on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Robbie (1979) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
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