# Where to watch The Great John Ericsson (1937) in the UK

> The Great John Ericsson (1937) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1937  
**Runtime:** 93 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T02:58:29.005Z)  

## Synopsis

In 1803 the Swedish inventor John Ericsson is born. After a military career he went to England and became one of the first builders of locomotives. Despite large debts, he invents the propeller. In 1839 he crosses the Atlantic and builds ships for the US Navy. When the US civil war breaks out, the Federation needs a ship to match the Confederate 'Merrimac' and preventing the Confederation from exporting cotton to Europe. Ericsson builds the 'Monitor', a ship the Federation needs to win the war.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Great John Ericsson in the UK?**

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

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## Sources

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