# Where to watch Payback (1997) in the UK

> Payback (1997) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1997  
**Runtime:** 94 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Crime, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T19:11:23.019Z)  

## Synopsis

Kathryn runs a restaurant but one night she calls the police after she sees a suspicious man waiting in his car. However Kathryn sees one of the three police officers, Kaleen, assault the man with their sticks and kicking them. Under advice from Jack, the police internal investigator, she tells a court and Kaleen is put on suspension and kept to his rank for the rest of the career. However Kathryn gets weird phone calls, her son is arrested for murder and her teaching husband's career is threatened by checks on his record. All of this is because Kaleen is out for revenge and he plans to use the law and his friends in the police to do it. Only Kathryn, her family and Jack stands in his way.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

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

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/284361-payback/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

Payback (1997) 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 Payback?**

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 Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Payback?**

Yes. Payback can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

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

Payback 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/284361/payback-1997
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/eiR7QyuvTiP0WW54BFoNLNYs25n.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/284361/payback-1997.json

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