Where to watch Escape from Alcatraz (1979) in the UK
Escape from Alcatraz (1979) is currently available to stream in the UK on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, and Sky Store or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, and Sky Store. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!
San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Escape from Alcatraz.
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Clint EastwoodFrank Morris -
Patrick McGoohanWarden -
Roberts BlossomDoc -
Jack ThibeauClarence Anglin -
Fred WardJohn Anglin -
Paul BenjaminEnglish -
Larry HankinCharley Butts -
Bruce M. FischerWolf
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Escape from Alcatraz — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Escape from Alcatraz in the UK?
Escape from Alcatraz (1979) is currently included in subscriptions to Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic 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 Escape from Alcatraz?
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, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, and Sky Store so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Escape from Alcatraz?
Yes. Escape from Alcatraz can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, and Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Escape from Alcatraz on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Escape from Alcatraz is currently included with: Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.
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