# Where to watch Waste Not, Want Not (1939) in the UK

> Waste Not, Want Not (1939) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1939  
**Runtime:** 8 minutes  
**Genres:** Animation, Music  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T22:05:28.998Z)  

## Synopsis

In this Eric Porter animation of ‘the grasshopper and the ant’ fable, Willie Wombat lazes and plays all summer. He laughs at his animal mates devoting time to collecting and depositing food in their local bank. Winter arrives and Willie, starving and cold, tries to withdraw food from the bank. The teller can find no record of any deposits for Willie. Dejected, Willie looks on as the other animals eat heartily and stay warm in their cosy homes. Willie collapses from hunger in the snow, but his friends come to the rescue just in time. The following summer Willie, having learned his lesson, deposits food in the bank with dedication and enthusiasm.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Waste Not, Want Not 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 Waste Not, Want Not in the UK?**

Waste Not, Want Not (1939) 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 Waste Not, Want Not on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Waste Not, Want Not 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/882457/waste-not-want-not-1939
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/882457/waste-not-want-not-1939.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.