# Where to watch Acts of Desperation (2018) in the UK

> Acts of Desperation (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 105 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 3.9/10  
**Genres:** Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T16:39:02.824Z)  

## Synopsis

A desperate cop on the edge is obsessed over the fact that his beautiful but desperate wife is having an affair. At the same time, he tracks a desperately shrewd bank robber who is falling in love with a desperately obsessed woman whose life he just saved from suicide. As if that's not enough, he is also being blackmailed by two desperately unhinged street criminals who will stop at nothing to get their money. Time is running out for all of them as their worlds collide in in this intensely unique and desperately compelling and unpredictable thriller!

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Acts%20of%20Desperation&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Acts%20of%20Desperation&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Acts%20of%20Desperation)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Acts%20of%20Desperation&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Acts of Desperation in the UK?**

Acts of Desperation (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video 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 Acts of Desperation?**

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.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Acts of Desperation?**

Yes. Acts of Desperation can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Acts of Desperation on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Acts of Desperation is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video 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/633524/acts-of-desperation-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/cQZ2d90EIMB1P1Z240yNhEBSW0X.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/633524/acts-of-desperation-2018.json

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