# Where to watch The Burning (1981) in the UK

> The Burning (1981) is currently available to stream in the UK on Shudder, Arrow Video Amazon Channel, and Shudder Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 91 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.2/10  
**Genres:** Horror  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T00:47:52.345Z)  

## Synopsis

A caretaker at a summer camp is burned when a prank goes tragically wrong. After several years of intensive treatment at hospital, he is released back into society, albeit missing some social skills. What follows is a bloody killing spree with the caretaker making his way back to his old stomping ground to confront one of the youths that accidentally burned him.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Shudder](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24124-the-burning/watch?locale=GB)
- [Arrow Video Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Burning&i=instant-video)
- [Shudder Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Burning&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Burning in the UK?**

The Burning (1981) is currently included in subscriptions to Shudder, Arrow Video Amazon Channel, and Shudder Amazon Channel 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 The Burning?**

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, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Burning?**

Yes. The Burning can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, 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 Burning on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Burning is currently included with: Shudder, Arrow Video Amazon Channel, and Shudder Amazon Channel.

**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/24124/the-burning-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/d8as1GtCAhlc5rirarnUUd85gJA.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/24124/the-burning-1981.json

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