# Where to watch If War Should Come (1939) in the UK

> If War Should Come (1939) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1939  
**Runtime:** 9 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T20:48:41.919Z)  

## Synopsis

Produced shortly before the outbreak of World War II in September 1939, If War Should Come was one of the last films to be produced by the GPO Film Unit before it was re-named the Crown Film Unit and incorporated into the Films Division of the Ministry of Information.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/316711-if-war-should-come/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch If War Should Come for free in the UK?**

If War Should Come (1939) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is If War Should Come on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

If War Should Come 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/316711/if-war-should-come-1939
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/5OPgVhMd0mQqzVZkKFsaBwmcKuP.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/316711/if-war-should-come-1939.json

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