# Where to watch The Inventor (1980) in the UK

> The Inventor (1980) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 97 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.4/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T06:16:20.673Z)  

## Synopsis

In this interesting World War I drama, Bruno Ganz gives a compelling performance as Jakob, an obsessive inventor who lives in a Swiss village. He receives unconditional support from his friend Otti (Walo Luond), but that is about all; the other villagers do not tolerate Jakob's eccentricities very well, and regard him as a crackpot. He perserveres in spite of this obstacle and finally invents a viable carriage that does not run on wheels but on a tread. Unfortunately for Jakob, the military have already come up with the same invention: the tank. The discovery finally breaks him, and he is quickly shuttled off to an asylum.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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## Sources

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