# Where to watch The Tale of Despereaux (2008) in the UK

> The Tale of Despereaux (2008) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2008  
**Runtime:** 93 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.1/10  
**Genres:** Adventure, Animation, Family  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T20:15:07.907Z)  

## Synopsis

Once upon a time... in the far away kingdom of Dor... lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro, who leads him, at long last, on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Tale%20of%20Despereaux+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Tale of Despereaux in the UK?**

The Tale of Despereaux (2008) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Tale of Despereaux?**

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, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Tale of Despereaux?**

Yes. The Tale of Despereaux can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 The Tale of Despereaux on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Tale of Despereaux 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/10199/the-tale-of-despereaux-2008
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/6bBzgQ1uJabDHeGR9QvKrHvHYzG.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/10199/the-tale-of-despereaux-2008.json

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