# 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.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 113 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T15:19:05.730Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Paramount Plus](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz)
- [Paramount+ Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz&i=instant-video)
- [Paramount Plus Premium](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz)
- [Paramount Plus Basic with Ads](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [YouTube Free](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz+film)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Escape%20from%20Alcatraz)

## 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.

**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/10734/escape-from-alcatraz-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/uORr2GXQnyqgBOg6tVsRCJD2qxc.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/10734/escape-from-alcatraz-1979.json

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