You can watch A Friend of Dorothy on Disney+ , where it’s available to stream as a short drama film starring Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry, and others.

Quick Scoop: where can I watch A Friend of Dorothy?

Here’s where it’s currently available (availability can vary a bit by country and over time):

  1. Disney+ (primary option)
    • The film is listed and streamable on Disney+ under the title A Friend of Dorothy.
 * Runtime is about 21 minutes, and it’s described as a drama about a lonely widow, Dorothy, whose life is shaken up when a teenage boy kicks his football into her garden.
  1. Rental option (BFI Player – UK-focused)
    • JustWatch indicates that you can rent A Friend of Dorothy on BFI Player online in some regions (notably the UK).
 * At the same time, it notes there are currently **no free streaming options** , so you’d either use Disney+ with a subscription or pay to rent on BFI Player where available.
  1. Regional notes and how to check quickly
    • What to do if you don’t see it on your Disney+ homepage:
      • Use the search bar in your Disney+ app or browser and type “A Friend of Dorothy”.
   * If nothing shows up, it may not be licensed in your specific country yet; in that case, check an aggregator like JustWatch for your region and see if BFI Player or another local service is offering it.

 * In the UK, JustWatch currently ranks _A Friend of Dorothy_ in their daily streaming charts, which suggests it is actively watched and available there, primarily via Disney+.

Tiny extra context (if you’re curious)

  • The short’s synopsis: Dorothy is an elderly widow whose body is failing but whose mind is still sharp; a 17‑year‑old named JJ accidentally sends his football into her garden, kicking off an unlikely intergenerational friendship.
  • It’s a relatively new release (2025), with a UK origin and production by several indie companies, and features well‑known British performers like Miriam Margolyes and Stephen Fry.

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