# Where to watch Penitentiary (1979) in the UK

> Penitentiary (1979) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube or bought from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 99 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.3/10  
**Genres:** Action, Drama, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T04:30:49.144Z)  

## Synopsis

A hitchhiker named Martel Gordone gets in a fight with two bikers over a prostitute, and one of the bikers is killed. Gordone is arrested and sent to prison, where he joins the prison's boxing team in an effort to secure an early parole and to establish his dominance over the prison's toughest gang.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

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

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Penitentiary&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Penitentiary+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Penitentiary&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Penitentiary+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Penitentiary in the UK?**

Penitentiary (1979) 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 Penitentiary?**

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 Google Play Movies and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Penitentiary?**

Yes. Penitentiary can be bought as a digital download from Google Play Movies 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 Penitentiary on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Penitentiary 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/65448/penitentiary-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/1XQOTbjwaFSSEdoJlhTcwRsJxG.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/65448/penitentiary-1979.json

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