# Where to watch Five in Millions (1978) in the UK

> Five in Millions (1978) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 27 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T12:07:46.531Z)  

## Synopsis

Captures the work of the British Rail Parcel Service, illustrating the story of five different consignments over a twenty-four hour period. These are: a schoolboy in Cheshire being sent a new bicycle; a housewife in Rhondda Valley awaiting the arrival of a new vacuum cleaner; a man in Lincoln expecting an insurance cheque; a tourist in Cornwall waiting for his daily newspaper to arrive at his hotel; and a research scientist who urgently needs some equipment in Manchester.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1246300-five-in-millions/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Five in Millions for free in the UK?**

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

**Is Five in Millions on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Five in Millions 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/1246300/five-in-millions-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/5HdqFIWy4bUocEAItLNwD2rRkvB.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1246300/five-in-millions-1978.json

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