# Where to watch Rip Van Winkle (1978) in the UK

> Rip Van Winkle (1978) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 27 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.7/10  
**Genres:** Animation  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T21:31:04.712Z)  

## Synopsis

Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of men drinking and playing bowls. He drinks some of their mysterious brew and passes out. When he wakes up under a tree he is astonished to find that 20 years have passed and things are a lot different.  Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Rip Van Winkle in the UK?**

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**Is Rip Van Winkle on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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