# Where to watch J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1967) in the UK

> J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1967) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1967  
**Runtime:** 12 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.5/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Fantasy, Adventure  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T06:17:03.749Z)  

## Synopsis

This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit 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 J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit in the UK?**

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1967) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit 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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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/99457/j-r-r-tolkien-s-the-hobbit-1967
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/Akl9apyk3mC27kmFvR97byomJ4Z.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/99457/j-r-r-tolkien-s-the-hobbit-1967.json

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