# Where to watch Motherhood; A Living Picture of Life Today (1917) in the UK

> Motherhood; A Living Picture of Life Today (1917) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1917  
**Runtime:** 29 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T09:04:19.214Z)  

## Synopsis

Marriage and the challenges of motherhood prove too much for ex-factory worker Mary. Will she follow the sound advice of the health visitor - played by famous actress Dorothea Baird, who also conceived and wrote the film - and improve her ‘mothercraft’ skills, or will she continue to take solace in alcohol, as prescribed by her wayward neighbour?

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/623908-motherhood-a-living-picture-of-life-today/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Motherhood; A Living Picture of Life Today for free in the UK?**

Motherhood; A Living Picture of Life Today (1917) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Motherhood; A Living Picture of Life Today on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Motherhood; A Living Picture of Life Today 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

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/623908/motherhood-a-living-picture-of-life-today-1917
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