# 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 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1940  
**Runtime:** 12 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T01:34:58.942Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/395248-wisdom-of-the-wild/watch?locale=GB)

## 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, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Wisdom of the Wild 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/395248/wisdom-of-the-wild-1940
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/70E5qC56rBcIybeMYprssIc0Ehi.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/395248/wisdom-of-the-wild-1940.json

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