# Where to watch Ryu the Primitive Boy (1971) in the UK > Ryu the Primitive Boy (1971) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch. **Type:** TV series **Year:** 1971 **Runtime:** 25 minutes per episode **TMDB rating:** 5.8/10 **Genres:** Action & Adventure, Animation **Seasons:** 1 **Region:** United Kingdom (GB) **Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T05:26:07.845Z) ## Synopsis When Ryuu is born his tribe tries to sacrifice him to a Tyrannosaurus named Shirano because of the color of his skin. He is however saved by a monkey who raises him as her own son. Meanwhile Ryuu's mother has left the tribe and is out on a quest to find Ryuu. 16 years later Ryuu meets a girl named Ran who was sold to the tribe Ryuu originaly came from. The tribe is not happy to see Ryuu alive and tries to sacrifice him again, this time by burning him alive. Before they can get the deed done the tribe is massacred along with Ryuu's adoptive mother by Shirano. Ryuu then sets out on a quest together with Ran to find his mother and Ran's brother Don. ## Streaming options in the United Kingdom No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Ryu the Primitive Boy 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 Ryu the Primitive Boy in the UK?** Ryu the Primitive Boy (1971) 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. **Are all seasons of Ryu the Primitive Boy on the same service?** Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog. **Is Ryu the Primitive Boy on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?** Ryu the Primitive Boy is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy. **How accurate is this TV series'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/tv/28037/ryu-the-primitive-boy-1971 - Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/xHRzdyZ7q0V5cmBnvix2FlpSrzV.jpg - JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/28037/ryu-the-primitive-boy-1971.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.