# Where to watch The Acorns and the Wildcat (1988) in the UK

> The Acorns and the Wildcat (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 25 minutes  
**Genres:** Animation, Fantasy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T06:09:22.978Z)  

## Synopsis

The Acorns and the Wildcat is a unique short film in picture-book format from the creator of Night on the Galactic Railroad and Gauche the Cellist. Unusually for an anime, a narrator reads Kenji's story aloud while the action is played out on the screen by a succession of warm and evocative illustrations brought to life by subtle touches of animation. If the film feels somehow familiar yet you can't put your finger on the reason why, it's probably the sumptuously minimalist animation by Yasuhiro Nagura, who was the animation director of Mamoru Oshii's artsy 1986 feature Angel's Egg. That, and Kenji's wildcat is said to have been the inspiration for Miyazaki's Panda/Totoro creature. The idea of reading Kenji's story aloud instead of playing it out as a drama is quite refreshing, and Kenji's magical language and narrative style are entirely sufficient to sustain interest. Combined with the spacey music and breathtaking art, the result is a pleasantly unassuming little gem of a film.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Acorns and the Wildcat in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Acorns and the Wildcat in the UK?**

The Acorns and the Wildcat (1988) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Acorns and the Wildcat on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Acorns and the Wildcat is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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