# Where to watch The Little Match Girl (1986) in the UK

> The Little Match Girl (1986) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1986  
**Runtime:** 79 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Music, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T09:57:10.595Z)  

## Synopsis

The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a dying child's hopes and dreams, and was first published in 1845. This adaptation was made for Harlech TV and broadcast  on 28th December 1986 and starred Twiggy and Roger Daltrey, and features the song 'Mistletoe and Wine' which became a Christmas number one for Cliff Richard in 1988, the biggest selling record of that year.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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

The Little Match Girl (1986) 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 Little Match Girl on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Little Match Girl 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

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/245261/the-little-match-girl-1986
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/yQiYjQOLzQC1GMDHDf71Bu3tSLx.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/245261/the-little-match-girl-1986.json

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