# Where to watch Midnight Express (1978) in the UK

> Midnight Express (1978) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 121 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T20:37:24.511Z)  

## Synopsis

Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of a country. The courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11327-midnight-express/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Midnight%20Express&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Midnight%20Express)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Midnight%20Express)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Midnight%20Express)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Midnight%20Express&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Midnight%20Express&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Midnight%20Express)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Midnight%20Express+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Midnight%20Express)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Midnight%20Express)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Midnight%20Express&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Midnight%20Express&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Midnight%20Express)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Midnight%20Express+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Midnight Express in the UK?**

Midnight Express (1978) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel 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 Midnight Express?**

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, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Midnight Express?**

Yes. Midnight Express can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Midnight Express on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Midnight Express is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

**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/11327/midnight-express-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mIzGfVCSWmmYjLIIbA2BX3rlV56.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/11327/midnight-express-1978.json

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