# Where to watch The Stray (2016) in the UK

> The Stray (2016) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**Genres:** Thriller, Horror  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T15:05:07.174Z)  

## Synopsis

1966, United States of America: Kennedy is unable to prevent the Cuban Missile crisis in 1962, creating a nuclear winter throughout the country that seems to have no end. Our nations structure collapses, our nations defenses fall and our nations people suffer from severe radiation poisoning, mutating them into ghoulish, flesh eating monsters. Tracey Arnold, the man with no direction, struggling to accept his actions and live with himself, travels through this barren wasteland at a constant battle with his humanity, and the Stray that refuses to let him forget.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Stray&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Stray&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1005367-the-stray/watch?locale=GB)
- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1005367-the-stray/watch?locale=GB)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Stray&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Stray)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Stray&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Stray)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Stray&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

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

The Stray (2016) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The Stray?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

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

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

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

The Stray is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film'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/movie/1005367/the-stray-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/koQrvVwdiFlAktWvlD6OQ4FleuL.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1005367/the-stray-2016.json

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