# Where to watch The Song of the Shirt (1979) in the UK

> The Song of the Shirt (1979) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from BFI Player. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 129 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T06:48:20.857Z)  

## Synopsis

Song tells the story of the women who worked in Victorian London's clothing sweatshops, eschewing a conventional narrative in favour of a series of still photographs and acted reconstructions to show that this story has been rewritten/written-over many times before.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/362781-the-song-of-the-shirt/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Song of the Shirt in the UK?**

The Song of the Shirt (1979) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Song of the Shirt?**

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 BFI Player so you can check the current price.

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

The Song of the Shirt 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/362781/the-song-of-the-shirt-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/iIti7soLk4cMi6EiCUF2Fk37KvS.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/362781/the-song-of-the-shirt-1979.json

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