# Where to watch Riot on 42nd St. (1987) in the UK

> Riot on 42nd St. (1987) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 89 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.7/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T14:41:52.655Z)  

## Synopsis

Tough ex-con Glenn Barnes gets paroled from prison after serving a sentence for manslaughter. Glenn plans to reopen his old nightclub the Garage on 42nd Street. Vicious rival nightclub owner Farrell threatens to take drastic measures if Glenn goes through with his plan. After all the employees get massacred by Farrell's flunkies on opening night, Glenn reverts back to his brutish criminal ways to exact a harsh revenge on Farrell and his men.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Riot%20on%2042nd%20St.)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Riot on 42nd St. for free in the UK?**

Riot on 42nd St. (1987) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**Is Riot on 42nd St. on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Riot on 42nd St. is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**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/85671/riot-on-42nd-st-1987
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vvLs6vWlXFTUmsKcsTZvPo5E0Ns.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/85671/riot-on-42nd-st-1987.json

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