# Where to watch Sam Was Here (2016) in the UK

> Sam Was Here (2016) is currently available to stream in the UK on Shudder and Shudder Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store or bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 75 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.4/10  
**Genres:** Horror, Mystery, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T07:59:40.630Z)  

## Synopsis

California, Mojave Desert, 1998. A strange glow appears in the sky. Sam, a forty-something door-to-door salesman, travels through the few inhabited zones of the Californian desert in search of clients.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Shudder](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/412766-sam-was-here/watch?locale=GB)
- [Shudder Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Sam%20Was%20Here&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [5](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/412766-sam-was-here/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Sam%20Was%20Here)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Sam%20Was%20Here)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Sam Was Here in the UK?**

Sam Was Here (2016) is currently included in subscriptions to Shudder 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 Sam Was Here?**

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 so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Sam Was Here?**

Yes. Sam Was Here can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Sam Was Here on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Sam Was Here is currently included with: Shudder 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/412766/sam-was-here-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3M1Mt7dXaiRSOygR9C66DA3sbtt.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/412766/sam-was-here-2016.json

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