# Where to watch Checking the King (1972) in the UK

> Checking the King (1972) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1972  
**Runtime:** 36 minutes  
**Genres:** TV Movie, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-05T23:58:48.939Z)  

## Synopsis

Two men in a game of chess. One of the players is a country boy who accidentally discovered a chess talent, and the other is a former lawyer who has not played chess for twenty years. The lawyer tells the story of learning to play chess: during World War II, he was arrested for no reason and imprisoned. One day, while waiting for another interrogation, he stole the book "Chess Review" from the investigating officer's coat. He perfected it for several months and started playing against himself. The intense mental effort led him to a nervous breakdown eventually...

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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

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**Is Checking the King on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Checking the King 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/1156315/checking-the-king-1972
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/uuP4eNkvFgF8J22UjPYVxMB2G4b.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1156315/checking-the-king-1972.json

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