# Where to watch King of the Gypsies (1978) in the UK

> King of the Gypsies (1978) 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 Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 112 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.9/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T13:52:02.682Z)  

## Synopsis

Zharko, leader of the Romanis in NYC,  passes his position of leadership on to his unwilling grandson, Dave, leading to infighting between Dave and his father.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=King%20of%20the%20Gypsies&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=King%20of%20the%20Gypsies&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=King%20of%20the%20Gypsies+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch King of the Gypsies in the UK?**

King of the Gypsies (1978) 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 Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent King of the Gypsies?**

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 King of the Gypsies?**

Yes. King of the Gypsies can be bought as a digital download from 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 King of the Gypsies on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

King of the Gypsies 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/20863/king-of-the-gypsies-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3wLk1iApQx5lxMiB0p6F7iS91c3.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/20863/king-of-the-gypsies-1978.json

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