# Where to watch Forty Years (1938) in the UK

> Forty Years (1938) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1938  
**Runtime:** 85 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T01:26:25.371Z)  

## Synopsis

This government commissioned film -- made on the occasion of the forty year anniversary of queen Wilhelmina's reign --  chronicles the lives of two Dutch families from 1898 to 1938 against the backdrop of the social and political events of the times. It shows the emergence of trade unions, the troubled years of the First World War, the development of aviation and Schiphol airport, the Dutch East Indies and the lives of the Dutch royal family.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Forty Years in the UK?**

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**Is Forty Years on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Forty Years 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/316922/forty-years-1938
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/c2lhrxB4vsfBzC1o53j2h0KUrjk.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/316922/forty-years-1938.json

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