# Where to watch The Smurfs (1981) in the UK

> The Smurfs (1981) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go and FilmBox+. It can be bought from Sky Store. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 11 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids, Comedy  
**Seasons:** 9  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T14:44:29.090Z)  

## Synopsis

Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. The Smurfs, named for their personalities, inhabit a village of mushroom houses in an enchanted forest. These loveable creatures are led by Papa Smurf and live carefree... except for one major threat to their existance: Gargamel, an evil but inept wizard who lives in a stone-built house in the forest; and his feline companion, the equally nasty Azrael. 

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Smurfs)
- [FilmBox+](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/5687-the-smurfs/watch?locale=GB)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Smurfs)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Smurfs)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Smurfs in the UK?**

The Smurfs (1981) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go and FilmBox+ in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Smurfs?**

Yes. The Smurfs can be bought as a digital download from Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of The Smurfs on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

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

The Smurfs is currently included with: Sky Go and FilmBox+.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/5687/the-smurfs-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/cezQyM5cO454vUdLiLOkv78K64D.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/5687/the-smurfs-1981.json

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