Where to watch David (1951) in the UK
David (1951) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Told with authenticity and perception, David looks back on the life of a school caretaker in a Welsh mining town, from the marriage and birth of his son to the trauma of a pit accident. David was the first film produced by the BFI, in 1951, and the Welsh selection for the same year’s Festival of Britain screenings in London.
Watch the trailer
David (1951) - extract
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
Updated daily from The Movie Database. Outbound links open the provider directly.
Last verified: — sourced from The Movie Database. Machine-readable: Markdown · JSON.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in David.
-
David Rees GriffithsDafydd Rhys
-
Rachel ThomasMrs. Morgan -
Gwenyth PettyMary Rhys, as a girl
-
Prysor WilliamsNorth Walian at Eisteddfod
-
Ieuan Rhys WilliamsSouth Walian at Eisteddfod
-
Gomer RobertsHimself
-
Sam JonesRev. Morgan
-
Wynford JonesNarrator
More drama & documentary on UK streaming
Browse other titles in the same genres, refreshed daily.
Browse by streaming service (UK)
See what else is on each service right now.
David — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch David for free in the UK?
David (1951) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.
Is David on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
David 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.
Looking for something else?
ScreenSearch indexes over a million films and TV shows. Type any title to instantly find where it's streaming in the UK.
Search any title