# Where to watch Bertie's Cave (1925) in the UK

> Bertie's Cave (1925) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1925  
**Runtime:** 11 minutes  
**Genres:** Animation  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T00:23:33.786Z)  

## Synopsis

If you are sitting comfortably then Archie the Ant will begin his bedtime story, although sadly Archie’s creator left it unfinished. Frank Percy Smith was a true pioneer of natural history filmmaking and a real lover of insects. “Marking time”, as he later put it, between working on educational films he spent two years making this “Bedtime Stories of Archie the Ant” series, which was seemingly never released.  The film is left as it was when Smith abandoned work on it. It’s out of sequence, and has repeat alternate takes giving an insight into his working methods. The intertitles are bunched at the end, offering a tantalising glimpse of where the story was going.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1150364-bertie-s-cave/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Bertie's Cave for free in the UK?**

Bertie's Cave (1925) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Bertie's Cave on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Bertie's Cave 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.
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