# Where to watch The Rocking Horse (1962) in the UK

> The Rocking Horse (1962) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1962  
**Runtime:** 24 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.0/10  
**Genres:** Romance  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T02:44:10.251Z)  

## Synopsis

A chance love affair between a teddy boy and a painter, set in early 1960's London. This was a student film made with the assistance of a BFI grant and its influences include the British Free Cinema movement, John Cassavetes' Shadows (1959) and, for the love scene, Alain Resnais's Hiroshima Mon Amour (France, 1959).  The film's young hero is a cross between James Dean's troubled teenager in Rebel Without a Cause (US, 1955) and Albert Finney's defiant mechanic in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (d. Karel Reisz, 1960). Initially portrayed as a self-assured, arrogant and immature teenager, his chance meeting with a pretty, sophisticated middle-class artist reveals a more insecure, fragile side. The climactic love-making scene earned Scott the first X certificate given to an amateur filmmaker.  This short film is an extra on the BFI Flipside DVD The Pleasure Girls.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/173687-the-rocking-horse/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Rocking Horse for free in the UK?**

The Rocking Horse (1962) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

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

The Rocking Horse 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/173687/the-rocking-horse-1962
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