# Where to watch Cell (2016) in the UK

> Cell (2016) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 98 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 4.7/10  
**Genres:** Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T11:09:28.898Z)  

## Synopsis

When a strange signal pulsates through all cell phone networks worldwide, it starts a murderous epidemic of epic proportions when users become bloodthirsty creatures, and a group of people in New England are among the survivors to deal with the ensuing chaos after.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Cell&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Cell&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/168098-cell/watch?locale=GB)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Cell)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Cell&i=instant-video)
- [W4free](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/168098-cell/watch?locale=GB)
- [Pluto TV](https://pluto.tv/en-gb/search/Cell)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Cell in the UK?**

Cell (2016) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 Cell?**

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 Cell?**

Yes. Cell 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 Cell on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Cell is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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/168098/cell-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/c5N6Pw3P6TqQnGcqiVkhO9u85KB.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/168098/cell-2016.json

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