# Where to watch The Wordsmith (1979) in the UK

> The Wordsmith (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 72 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T19:35:13.560Z)  

## Synopsis

Penned by Mordecai Richler and set in wartime Montreal, this touching telefilm stars Saul Rubinek as Mervyn Kaplansky, a young writer from Toronto who boards with a family on St. Urbain Street only to find his aspirations undermined by the colourful yet desperate characters that surround him. Rubinek delivers a very touching performance as the boyish idealistic writer, and he is backed by a strong supporting cast that includes Harvey Atkin, Janet Ward and Peter Boretski.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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

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**Is The Wordsmith on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Wordsmith 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

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1121532/the-wordsmith-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/nMfntteqBeS9DZdI5G34TnRV6qm.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1121532/the-wordsmith-1979.json

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