# Where to watch Motel the Operator (1940) in the UK

> Motel the Operator (1940) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1940  
**Runtime:** 88 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T06:24:34.068Z)  

## Synopsis

Motel, a poor laborer, loving husband and new father, leads cloakmakers in a strike for better working conditions. When he is severely injured by strikebreakers, his wife, Esther, and infant son are left destitute. Desperate to save her starving child, Esther gives him up for adoption to a wealthy couple, and then commits suicide. The richly-rendered beautiful Yiddish songs by Sholem Secunda featuring Cantor Leibele Waldman and Joel Feig's famous choir are a good example of the bittersweet melodrama in the finest tradition of the Yiddish theater.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Motel the Operator in the UK?**

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**Is Motel the Operator on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Motel the Operator 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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