# Where to watch A Very Old Story (1968) in the UK

> A Very Old Story (1968) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1968  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.3/10  
**Genres:** Family, Fantasy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T09:56:44.188Z)  

## Synopsis

Based on the famous fairytale "The Tinderbox" by Hans Christian Andersen. The main character of the film is a puppeteer who lives in a poor and gray world. He composes a fairy tale in which he himself, in the guise of a brave soldier, finds a flint and is helped by a kind wizard. The soldier falls in love with a spoiled, capricious princess who, as befits a princess, poses riddles to her numerous suitors. Her father, the king, is eager to see the soldier as her husband, as he believes the soldier has a great deal of gold. In the fairy tale, everything ends well, but in real life, not so much. "But life is not a fairy tale," his beloved girl says to him as she bids him farewell.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A Very Old Story in the UK?**

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**Is A Very Old Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A Very Old Story is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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