Where to watch Chasing Childhood (2021) in the UK
Chasing Childhood (2021) is available to watch free in the UK on YouTube Free. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 1 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
All work and no play is no way for kids to grow up.
In today's highly charged world of structure, stranger danger, and helicopter parenting, free play in childhood has disappeared, giving way to unprecedented anxiety and depression. This phenomenon impacts kids from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Children's lives are consumed with wall-to-wall activities and constant monitoring-the overprotected, over-directed, over-pressured childhood is the new normal. This film takes us to schools in affluent Wilton, CT; working class Patchogue, NY; and metropolitan Manhattan. Throughout these different stories, a central question emerges: How can we eschew harmful parenting strategies and empower our kids to become their most fully realized, authentic selves? The film offers possible solutions as journalist Lenore Skenazy, evolutionary psychologist Peter Gray, former dean of freshmen at Stanford University Julie Lythcott-Haims, and leaders of the "free play" movement fight to restore a less curated childhood.
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CHASING CHILDHOOD | Official Trailer (2021)
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Is Chasing Childhood on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
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Netflix
No — Chasing Childhood (2021) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on YouTube Free instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Chasing Childhood (2021) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on YouTube Free instead.
Disney+
No — Chasing Childhood (2021) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on YouTube Free instead.
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Chasing Childhood — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Chasing Childhood for free in the UK?
Chasing Childhood (2021) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on YouTube Free in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Chasing Childhood?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Chasing Childhood?
Yes. Chasing Childhood can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Chasing Childhood on Netflix in the UK?
No — Chasing Childhood (2021) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on YouTube Free instead.
Is Chasing Childhood on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Chasing Childhood (2021) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on YouTube Free instead.
Is Chasing Childhood on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Chasing Childhood (2021) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on YouTube Free instead.
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