# Where to watch The Chess Player (1938) in the UK

> The Chess Player (1938) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1938  
**Runtime:** 70 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.3/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T21:56:10.704Z)  

## Synopsis

A toymaker in Poland specializes in building lifesize mechanical men. He builds a chess-playing "automaton" to hide a pretty young Polish activist who is being hunted by occupying Russian forces.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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

The Chess Player (1938) 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 Chess Player on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Chess Player 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/259194/the-chess-player-1938
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/pLpud11CHlKVNlVmrntJHcZC0HH.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/259194/the-chess-player-1938.json

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