# Where to watch The Long Good Friday (1980) in the UK

> The Long Good Friday (1980) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Channel 4 Plus. It can also be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and MovieMe or bought from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 114 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.2/10  
**Genres:** Crime, Thriller, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T21:12:07.955Z)  

## Synopsis

In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Long%20Good%20Friday&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Long%20Good%20Friday&i=instant-video)
- [Channel 4 Plus](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=The%20Long%20Good%20Friday)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Long%20Good%20Friday&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Long%20Good%20Friday&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Long%20Good%20Friday+film)
- [MovieMe](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14807-the-long-good-friday/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Long%20Good%20Friday&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Long%20Good%20Friday&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Long%20Good%20Friday+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Long Good Friday in the UK?**

The Long Good Friday (1980) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Channel 4 Plus 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 Long Good Friday?**

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

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Long Good Friday?**

Yes. The Long Good Friday can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video, 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 The Long Good Friday on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Long Good Friday is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Channel 4 Plus.

**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/14807/the-long-good-friday-1980
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/pXS667me5Jfoj1b0xuxgjEMKunF.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/14807/the-long-good-friday-1980.json

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