# Where to watch The Container in the UK

> The Container is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Runtime:** 15 minutes  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T16:07:33.012Z)  

## Synopsis

This may be one of Bhutan’s first known short films, which screened internationally. It was nominated as Best Short Film in the Brussels International Independent Film Festival in 2011.  Set in Bhutan in 1980 and inspired by true events, this is a story of a mother’s devotion to her child, as she travels a great distance from her poor, remote community to get some medicine from a small hospital for her very ill baby.  In a cruel twist of fate she learns that even though the government provides the medicine free, she must supply a container to hold the precious liquid. She doesn’t have a bottle and can’t afford to buy one.  The search for a container begins….

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Container in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Container in the UK?**

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

The Container 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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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/782945/the-container
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/6xwN6HYhgv1r8oKWHix8dtpl83J.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/782945/the-container.json

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