# Where to watch Once We Were Four (1942) in the UK

> Once We Were Four (1942) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1942  
**Runtime:** 9 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T14:53:24.662Z)  

## Synopsis

The Secrets of Life series (1934-50) may not conform to modern expectations of nature filmmaking, inclined as it is towards giving cute fluffy creatures human names and characteristics. But it couldn't be accused of shielding kiddies from the harsher realities of the food chain, as this exercise in ruthless Darwinism demonstrates to unintentionally hilarious effect.  A more than usually eccentric narrator introduces us to the newborn bunny quartet of Donald, James, Charles and Clifford, but as the film's title gives away, "the boys" aren't all long for this world as they face an assault course of hungry owls, predatory badgers, shotgun-happy gardeners and aerial bombardment (no harm in a little anti-Nazi detour, this is 1942 after all). (from http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-once-we-were-four-1942/)

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/320954-once-we-were-four/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Once We Were Four for free in the UK?**

Once We Were Four (1942) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Once We Were Four on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Once We Were Four 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.
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