# Where to watch The Power of Play (2019) in the UK

> The Power of Play (2019) is currently available to stream in the UK on DOCSVILLE and Docsville Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Amazon Video. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2019  
**Runtime:** 52 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T05:47:25.260Z)  

## Synopsis

Lizards do it.  Even fish do it. The animal world is showing us why play is a serious matter. Through a combination of ongoing experiments, reconstructed experiments and guided observation, 'The Power of Play' reveals surprising truths about play in the natural world. Scientists from Europe, the United States and Canada, many of them pioneers in the field, offer convincing evidence that play is not to be taken lightly. In fact, it has the power to make animals and humans smarter, healthier and more likely to survive.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [DOCSVILLE](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/768330-the-power-of-play/watch?locale=GB)
- [Docsville Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Power%20of%20Play&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Power%20of%20Play)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Power of Play in the UK?**

The Power of Play (2019) is currently included in subscriptions to DOCSVILLE and Docsville Amazon Channel 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 Power of Play?**

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.

**Is The Power of Play on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Power of Play is currently included with: DOCSVILLE and Docsville Amazon Channel.

**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/768330/the-power-of-play-2019
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/bU3l7Bi1sNL6iHNDqv2WIjr9AXK.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/768330/the-power-of-play-2019.json

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