# Where to watch Eddie Kidd (1978) in the UK

> Eddie Kidd (1978) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 5 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T01:27:43.393Z)  

## Synopsis

At the age of 18, stunt cyclist Eddie Kidd had already broken world records, been a stunt double for Harrison Ford and released a couple of singles. Yet this profile piece for the COI cinemagazine series “This Week in Britain” offers glimpses that his high life had both its ups and downs. A record-breaking jump of 24 cars was to be the big attraction of a May bank holiday at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu but torrential rain scuppered plans. Kidd returned on the 4th June for a second attempt but with a shoulder injury that you see aggravated here, which prevented a planned second jump and again disappointed audiences. The person tasked with turning all these travails into a light-hearted snippet for overseas audiences was Peter Greenaway, who edited hundreds of stories like this before making arthouse feature hits such as The Draughtman’s Contract (1982).

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1155032-eddie-kidd/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Eddie Kidd for free in the UK?**

Eddie Kidd (1978) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Eddie Kidd on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Eddie Kidd 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/1155032/eddie-kidd-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/8FVKSmPW1Vw03W6RCBBQLPUvccC.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1155032/eddie-kidd-1978.json

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