# Where to watch The Pointsman (1968) in the UK

> The Pointsman (1968) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1968  
**Runtime:** 26 minutes  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T21:02:43.997Z)  

## Synopsis

Ivan Perepasov has been serving at the railway station as a pointsman for twenty-two years. It seemed to him that all he could do was run along the arrows, give signals, light lanterns. The shift was coming to an end, Ivan hurried home, where his wife and eight children were waiting for him. Suddenly it seemed to him that he had forgotten, after the passage of a freight train, to throw the switch lever onto the main track, along which the postal train was now rushing. Ivan, in despair, rushes onto the adjacent track and falls under a maneuvering locomotive...

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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

The Pointsman (1968) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

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

The Pointsman 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/1252127/the-pointsman-1968
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/j4XvFTzlAWF1yXPspB9YgNe6Qi2.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1252127/the-pointsman-1968.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.