# Where to watch A Piece of the Action (1977) in the UK

> A Piece of the Action (1977) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1977  
**Runtime:** 135 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.8/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T04:23:06.964Z)  

## Synopsis

How does retired cop Joshua Burke (James Earl Jones) get two career criminals, Manny Durrell (Sidney Poitier) and Dave Anderson (Bill Cosby), to follow the straight and narrow? Con them into helping juvenile delinquents turn over a new leaf. But how? Burke has never been able to nail the duo, but he uses what he knows of their seedy past to blackmail them into volunteering.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=A%20Piece%20of%20the%20Action)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Piece%20of%20the%20Action&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=A%20Piece%20of%20the%20Action&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=A%20Piece%20of%20the%20Action+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=A%20Piece%20of%20the%20Action)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Piece%20of%20the%20Action&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=A%20Piece%20of%20the%20Action&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=A%20Piece%20of%20the%20Action+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A Piece of the Action in the UK?**

A Piece of the Action (1977) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent A Piece of the Action?**

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 Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of A Piece of the Action?**

Yes. A Piece of the Action can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, 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 A Piece of the Action on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A Piece of the Action 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/29493/a-piece-of-the-action-1977
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/25MMJiTb9KPmINm8XN1LXyuZOG0.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/29493/a-piece-of-the-action-1977.json

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