# Where to watch The Inspector General (1949) in the UK

> The Inspector General (1949) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1949  
**Runtime:** 101 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.6/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Music, Romance  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T21:57:11.686Z)  

## Synopsis

An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think is traveling in disguise. Fearing he will discover they've been pocketing tax money, they make several bungled attempts to kill him.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Inspector%20General&i=instant-video)
- [FilmBox+](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40206-the-inspector-general/watch?locale=GB)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Inspector%20General&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40206-the-inspector-general/watch?locale=GB)
- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40206-the-inspector-general/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Inspector%20General)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Inspector%20General&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Inspector%20General&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Inspector General in the UK?**

The Inspector General (1949) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, and Amazon Prime Video 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 The Inspector General?**

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 The Inspector General?**

Yes. The Inspector General 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 The Inspector General on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Inspector General is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, and Amazon Prime Video 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/40206/the-inspector-general-1949
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/pEseNGrq1lSdomjayEflNn0xjaZ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/40206/the-inspector-general-1949.json

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