# Where to watch Buying Time (1989) in the UK

> Buying Time (1989) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 103 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 4.4/10  
**Genres:** Thriller, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T13:50:21.997Z)  

## Synopsis

Petty thieves Jabber and Reno are blackmailed by the police to uncover the identity of a mobster who is killing the city's drug dealers. While reluctant, they're convinced by the offer to expunge their own crimes. They go undercover and track a suspect named Curtis King. Soon they find evidence of Curtis's crimes, but amplify the danger in which they find themselves.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Buying%20Time&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Buying%20Time&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Buying%20Time)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Buying%20Time&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Buying Time in the UK?**

Buying Time (1989) 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.

**Is Buying Time on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Buying Time 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/169550/buying-time-1989
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/qJQLmPdy8oViAIIvNycg78sCUO6.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/169550/buying-time-1989.json

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