# Where to watch The Orphan Brother (1961) in the UK

> The Orphan Brother (1961) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1961  
**Runtime:** 83 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.3/10  
**Genres:** History, Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T20:57:18.298Z)  

## Synopsis

After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Orphan Brother 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 The Orphan Brother in the UK?**

The Orphan Brother (1961) 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 The Orphan Brother on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Orphan Brother 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/109715/the-orphan-brother-1961
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ru2IIdb6EG4xjNlweEGECbbUUzY.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/109715/the-orphan-brother-1961.json

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