# Where to watch Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot (1981) in the UK

> Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot (1981) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 100 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Thriller, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T09:50:37.658Z)  

## Synopsis

Cagney and Lacey are two female New York policewomen doing their job as best they can in a male-dominated police department in this feature-length pilot that sparked the popular, long-running series.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Cagney%20and%20Lacey%3A%20The%20Pilot&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Cagney%20and%20Lacey%3A%20The%20Pilot&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot in the UK?**

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**Is Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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