# Where to watch The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) in the UK

> The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) is currently available to stream in the UK on ITVX Premium. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store or bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 102 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Mystery, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T04:24:12.792Z)  

## Synopsis

The year is 1914 and Richard Hannay, Mining Engineer who is visiting Britain for a short time before returning to South Africa, is shocked when one of his neighbours, Colonel Scudder, bursts into his rooms one night and tells him a story that Prussian 'sleeper' agents are planning to pre-start World War I by murdering a visiting foreign minister. However, Scudder is murdered and Hannay is framed for the death by the 'sleepers'. Fleeing to Scotland Hannay attempts to clear his name and to stop the agents with the aid of Alex Mackenzie but not only is he is chased by Chief Supt Lomas for Scudder's death but by the agents who are headed by Appleton who has managed to hide himself in a high-placed position in the British Government...

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=The%20Thirty%20Nine%20Steps)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=The%20Thirty%20Nine%20Steps)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Thirty%20Nine%20Steps)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Thirty%20Nine%20Steps)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Thirty Nine Steps in the UK?**

The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) is currently included in subscriptions to ITVX Premium 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 Thirty Nine Steps?**

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 The Thirty Nine Steps?**

Yes. The Thirty Nine Steps 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 The Thirty Nine Steps on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Thirty Nine Steps is currently included with: ITVX Premium.

**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/60287/the-thirty-nine-steps-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/pnUMLpPoce6wslljzhePJQlaEnx.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/60287/the-thirty-nine-steps-1978.json

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