# Where to watch The Cat in the Bag (1979) in the UK

> The Cat in the Bag (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 83 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T02:25:45.863Z)  

## Synopsis

Under the guise of "student construction team of graduate students" a brigade of "covenants" arrives to the collective farm, expecting to get one thousand rubles for the construction of the "fountainarium" that is not envisaged by the estimate. However, under the gun of a local photo correspondent and the close attention of the collective farmers, Ruslan Ruslanych, a student of evening school, drunkard Tyulkin, illuminator in the theater Savchuk and hiding from alimony Panin, in order not to give himself away, are forced to work diligently and to be rehabilitated.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Cat in the Bag 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 Cat in the Bag in the UK?**

The Cat in the Bag (1979) 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 Cat in the Bag on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Cat in the Bag 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?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/533510/the-cat-in-the-bag-1979
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/533510/the-cat-in-the-bag-1979.json

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