# Where to watch Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams (2013) in the UK

> Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams (2013) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2013  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T14:17:05.815Z)  

## Synopsis

Documentary presented by Professor Simon Schaffer which charts the amazing and untold story of automata - extraordinary clockwork machines designed hundreds of years ago to mimic and recreate life.  The film brings the past to life in vivid detail as we see how and why these masterpieces were built. Travelling around Europe, Simon uncovers the history of these machines and shows us some of the most spectacular examples, from an entire working automaton city to a small boy who can be programmed to write and even a device that can play chess. All the machines Simon visits show a level of technical sophistication and ambition that still amazes today.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/234157-mechanical-marvels-clockwork-dreams/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams for free in the UK?**

Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams (2013) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

**Is Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams 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/234157/mechanical-marvels-clockwork-dreams-2013
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/234157/mechanical-marvels-clockwork-dreams-2013.json

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