# Where to watch The Night of the Hunter (1955) in the UK

> The Night of the Hunter (1955) is currently available to stream in the UK on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. 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, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1955  
**Runtime:** 93 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.9/10  
**Genres:** Crime, Drama, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T16:29:02.202Z)  

## Synopsis

In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [MGM Plus Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Night%20of%20the%20Hunter&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [YouTube Free](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Night%20of%20the%20Hunter+film)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Night of the Hunter in the UK?**

The Night of the Hunter (1955) is currently included in subscriptions to MGM Plus 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 Night of the Hunter?**

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 The Night of the Hunter?**

Yes. The Night of the Hunter can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 Night of the Hunter on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Night of the Hunter is currently included with: MGM Plus 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/3112/the-night-of-the-hunter-1955
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/rBka0nFWiHxabHRLr0KfIA8Yiaq.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/3112/the-night-of-the-hunter-1955.json

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