# Where to watch Shanks (1974) in the UK

> Shanks (1974) 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 Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1974  
**Runtime:** 93 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.2/10  
**Genres:** Fantasy, Horror  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T17:58:23.498Z)  

## Synopsis

Malcolm Shanks is a sad and lonely man, deaf, mute and living with his cruel sister and her husband, who delight in making him miserable. His only pleasure, it seems, is in making and controlling puppets. Thanks to his skill, he is offered a job as a lab assistant to Dr. Walker, who is working on ways to re-animate dead bodies by inserting electrodes at key nerve points and manipulating the bodies as if they were on strings. When the professor suddenly dies one night, Shanks gets the idea to apply their experimental results to a human body, and then to start exacting some revenge.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Shanks in the UK?**

Shanks (1974) 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 Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Shanks?**

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 Shanks?**

Yes. Shanks 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 Shanks on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Shanks 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/29399/shanks-1974
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7QlcNEGeEXp5ixtCaOuQyGlEb7S.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/29399/shanks-1974.json

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