# Where to watch Ivan's Childhood (1962) in the UK

> Ivan's Childhood (1962) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1962  
**Runtime:** 95 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.8/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T07:13:21.421Z)  

## Synopsis

In WW2, twelve year old Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev works for the Soviet army as a scout behind the German lines and strikes a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31442/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Ivan's%20Childhood)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Ivan's%20Childhood&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Ivan's%20Childhood&c=movies)
- [Curzon Home Cinema](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31442/watch?locale=GB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Ivan's%20Childhood+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Ivan's%20Childhood)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Ivan's%20Childhood&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Ivan's%20Childhood&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Ivan's%20Childhood+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Ivan's Childhood for free in the UK?**

Ivan's Childhood (1962) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Ivan's Childhood?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Ivan's Childhood?**

Yes. Ivan's Childhood can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Ivan's Childhood on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Ivan's Childhood 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?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/31442/ivan-s-childhood-1962
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vmRWSLP1DE9WTta0hfzIafJ0dID.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/31442/ivan-s-childhood-1962.json

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