Where to watch Ruthless People (1986) in the UK
Ruthless People (1986) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Sam Stone's wife has just been kidnapped... And he doesn't want her back!
Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.
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Ruthless People (1986) original theatrical trailer [FTD-0306]
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Ruthless People.
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Danny DeVitoSam Stone -
Bette MidlerBarbara Stone -
Judge ReinholdKen Kessler -
Helen SlaterSandy Kessler -
Anita MorrisCarol Dodsworth -
Bill PullmanEarl James Mott -
William G. SchillingChief Henry Benton -
Art EvansLt. Bender
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Ruthless People — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ruthless People in the UK?
Ruthless People (1986) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Ruthless People?
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, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Ruthless People?
Yes. Ruthless People can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, 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 Ruthless People on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Ruthless People is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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