# Where to watch Tales of Washington Irving (1970) in the UK

> Tales of Washington Irving (1970) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1970  
**Runtime:** 46 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Fantasy, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T19:51:25.813Z)  

## Synopsis

This 1970 animated special contains two versions of Washington Irving's most popular stories; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - about the headless horseman (who makes a too brief appearance), and Rip Van Winkle - the man who fell asleep and awoke years later. It originally aired on TV between Halloween and Thanksgiving in the early 1970s and was later released on VHS home video by MGM in 1987 but it's currently out of print.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Tales%20of%20Washington%20Irving&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Tales%20of%20Washington%20Irving&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Tales of Washington Irving in the UK?**

Tales of Washington Irving (1970) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video and buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Tales of Washington Irving?**

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 Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Tales of Washington Irving?**

Yes. Tales of Washington Irving can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Tales of Washington Irving on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Tales of Washington Irving 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/378110/tales-of-washington-irving-1970
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3rKLNKvXTugc7BsVlw9JDUxXhbT.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/378110/tales-of-washington-irving-1970.json

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