# Where to watch One Foot in Eden (1978) in the UK

> One Foot in Eden (1978) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 49 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T13:52:24.077Z)  

## Synopsis

Portrait of the composer, Peter Maxwell Davies, set in the context of the islands of Orkney. George Mackay Brown is featured reading his own verse and there are quotations from the works of Edwin Muir, Robert Rendell and the ancient Orkneyinga Saga. Extracts from the composer's works include pieces from Ave Maria Stella, O Magnum Mysterium and the final scene from his opera The Martyrdom of Saint Magnus.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/576299-one-foot-in-eden/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch One Foot in Eden for free in the UK?**

One Foot in Eden (1978) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is One Foot in Eden on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

One Foot in Eden 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/576299/one-foot-in-eden-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/w1WoJFBqSXJhR0mV1v17vsobsza.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/576299/one-foot-in-eden-1978.json

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