# Where to watch The Penalty (2018) in the UK

> The Penalty (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T09:14:38.382Z)  

## Synopsis

Three extraordinary people embark on journeys of recovery, discovery and rebellion and find themselves centre stage in the biggest capital punishment crisis in modern memory. The Penalty unearths an America where grieving families, botched executions and wrongful convictions force us to question what we think we know about the death penalty.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Penalty)
- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Penalty&i=instant-video)
- [Disney Plus](https://www.disneyplus.com/search?q=The%20Penalty)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Penalty)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Penalty&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Penalty&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

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

The Penalty (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The Penalty?**

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.

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

The Penalty is currently included with: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, 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/516627/the-penalty-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/46TC734UuuXc0MzyKi5ZP7dp3Kp.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/516627/the-penalty-2018.json

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