# Where to watch The Thirteenth Instant (1940) in the UK

> The Thirteenth Instant (1940) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1940  
**Runtime:** 17 minutes  
**Genres:** Comedy, Fantasy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-07T23:07:51.899Z)  

## Synopsis

One fateful Friday 13th, a man rubs a gold ring and turns into a chimpanzee...so he has a look around Dublin and Chessington Zoos.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1208577-the-thirteenth-instant/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Thirteenth Instant for free in the UK?**

The Thirteenth Instant (1940) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

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

The Thirteenth Instant 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.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1208577/the-thirteenth-instant-1940
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mIjftT6PmNdPeXIfCvufD1FmLpV.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1208577/the-thirteenth-instant-1940.json

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