# Where to watch The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) in the UK

> The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1968  
**Runtime:** 101 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.3/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Family, Western  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T16:55:28.408Z)  

## Synopsis

Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushing (Barbara Rhoades) is offered a pardon if she will track down a ring of gun smugglers. She tricks Haywood into a sham marriage as a disguise. Haywood inadvertently becomes the legendary "Doc the Haywood" after he guns down "Arnold the Kid".

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20238-the-shakiest-gun-in-the-west/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Shakiest Gun in the West for free in the UK?**

The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Shakiest Gun in the West?**

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

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Shakiest Gun in the West?**

Yes. The Shakiest Gun in the West 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 The Shakiest Gun in the West on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Shakiest Gun in the West is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**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/20238/the-shakiest-gun-in-the-west-1968
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mWOyypjHxqpRXj50zcbbxCGeavg.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/20238/the-shakiest-gun-in-the-west-1968.json

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