Where to watch Wisdom of the Wild (1940) in the UK
Wisdom of the Wild (1940) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 10 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A wildlife film with a difference: it has A Message for any humans in the house. "The squirrel in the tree, the fox below, the birds, insects, all know that a time of plenty will not last forever". Austerity-stricken wartime viewers can learn from their economical feeding habits. An entertaining hybrid of public information and natural history from the makers of wildlife series Secrets of Life. Released in the BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.
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Is Wisdom of the Wild on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
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Netflix
No — Wisdom of the Wild (1940) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Wisdom of the Wild (1940) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
Disney+
No — Wisdom of the Wild (1940) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
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Top-billed cast in Wisdom of the Wild.
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Wisdom of the Wild — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Wisdom of the Wild for free in the UK?
Wisdom of the Wild (1940) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.
Is Wisdom of the Wild on Netflix in the UK?
No — Wisdom of the Wild (1940) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
Is Wisdom of the Wild on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Wisdom of the Wild (1940) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
Is Wisdom of the Wild on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Wisdom of the Wild (1940) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BFI Player instead.
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