# Where to watch Little Crumb (1999) in the UK

> Little Crumb (1999) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1999  
**Runtime:** 119 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.3/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Family  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T05:43:20.416Z)  

## Synopsis

The film is based on the popular Dutch childrens book by Chris van Abkoude. In a Dutch port in 1921 lives a 10-year-old orphan boy known to everyone simply as Little Crumb. His poverty-stricken mother Lize van Dien filled with shame was forced to turn him over to Mrs. Koster soon after he was born. Foster mother Mrs. Koster, who has cared for him since he was a baby, is very poor too, unable to support him by herself and proves to be a cruel taskmaster who insists Crumb bring her money before shell feed him. Somehow he must earn his keep out on the streets and can only go home after he has earned enough money. Crumb becomes an urchin stealing from the streets barrows and the shops to stay alive, sleeping in churches or huddled in doorways. Sometimes he has to run off from the police and he has earned the enmity of the most grownups around him.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Little%20Crumb)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Little%20Crumb)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Little%20Crumb)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Little%20Crumb&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Little%20Crumb)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Little%20Crumb&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Little Crumb in the UK?**

Little Crumb (1999) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Little Crumb?**

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 Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Little Crumb?**

Yes. Little Crumb can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and 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 Little Crumb on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Little Crumb is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**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/39772/little-crumb-1999
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/eQAlAVpgYIi0fhnd1wJIy1ej5Zv.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/39772/little-crumb-1999.json

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