# Where to watch Donbe's Story (1981) in the UK

> Donbe's Story (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 71 minutes  
**Genres:** Animation, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-12T23:36:38.039Z)  

## Synopsis

Researcher Mutsugoro takes his family to a remote and uninhabited island near Hokkaido, to study the local population of wild bears. Nearby poachers make his life difficult, and he "inherits" an orphaned bear cub, whom the family call Donbe and raise as one of their own.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Donbe's Story in the UK?**

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**Is Donbe's Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Donbe's Story 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/995675/donbe-s-story-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/kOX1m6I3FdGFX0zSCqzdf9RaZH.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/995675/donbe-s-story-1981.json

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