# Where to watch Pickup on South Street (1953) in the UK

> Pickup on South Street (1953) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex and Tubi TV. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1953  
**Runtime:** 80 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.4/10  
**Genres:** Thriller, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T02:31:11.348Z)  

## Synopsis

In New York City, an insolent pickpocket, Skip McCoy, inadvertently sets off a chain of events when he targets ex-prostitute Candy and steals her wallet. Unaware that she has been making deliveries of highly classified information to the communists, Candy, who has been trailed by FBI agents for months in hopes of nabbing the spy ringleader, is sent by her ex-boyfriend, Joey, to find Skip and retrieve the valuable microfilm he now holds.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25955-pickup-on-south-street/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Pickup%20on%20South%20Street)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Pickup%20on%20South%20Street&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Pickup%20on%20South%20Street&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Pickup on South Street for free in the UK?**

Pickup on South Street (1953) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex and Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Pickup on South Street?**

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 Pickup on South Street?**

Yes. Pickup on South Street 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 Pickup on South Street on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Pickup on South Street 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/25955/pickup-on-south-street-1953
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/et4fY4BxLyAPwxvUFUbzCUrGsjR.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/25955/pickup-on-south-street-1953.json

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