# Where to watch The Hanoi Hilton (1987) in the UK

> The Hanoi Hilton (1987) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 126 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.4/10  
**Genres:** War, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T22:38:24.131Z)  

## Synopsis

Lionel Chetwynd's film documents the horrific struggles that faced American POWs held in the North Vietnamese prison Hoa Lo -- more infamously known as the Hanoi Hilton -- between 1964 and 1975. Williamson (Michael Moriarty) leads a group of American servicemen who are prisoners at the detention camp. He assumes command after Cathcart (Lawrence Pressman) is dragged off to be tortured.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

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

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Hanoi%20Hilton)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Hanoi%20Hilton&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Hanoi%20Hilton)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Hanoi%20Hilton&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Hanoi Hilton in the UK?**

The Hanoi Hilton (1987) 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 The Hanoi Hilton?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of The Hanoi Hilton?**

Yes. The Hanoi Hilton can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and 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 The Hanoi Hilton on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Hanoi Hilton is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/73091/the-hanoi-hilton-1987
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/48Jl0Do3c4VBvg24S7uJ7jvJAlo.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/73091/the-hanoi-hilton-1987.json

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