# Where to watch Prince of the City (1981) in the UK

> Prince of the City (1981) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 167 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Thriller, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T17:51:35.643Z)  

## Synopsis

New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

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

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Prince of the City in the UK?**

Prince of the City (1981) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Prince of the City?**

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, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Prince of the City?**

Yes. Prince of the City can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, 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 Prince of the City on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Prince of the City 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/32047/prince-of-the-city-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/tdERW77zecB5pkKWWeqbSkns0t4.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/32047/prince-of-the-city-1981.json

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