Where to watch The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987) in the UK
The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The Haunting of Barney Palmer is a fantasy film for children about a young boy who is haunted by his great uncle. Young Barney fears that he has inherited the Scholar family curse; a suite of 80s-era effects ramp up the supernatural suspense. The film was a co-production between PBS (United States) and Wellington's Gibson Group, which resulted in Ned Beatty (Deliverance, Network) being cast. It was written by Margaret Mahy, based on her Carnegie Award-winning novel The Haunting, and an early fruitful collaboration between her and director Yvonne Mackay.
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The Haunting Of Barney Palmer
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Haunting of Barney Palmer.
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Ned BeattyCole Scholar -
Alexis BanasBarney Palmer
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Eleanor GibsonTabitha Palmer
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Meredith BraunTroy Palmer
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Michelle LeuthartClaire Palmer -
Andy AndersonJohn Palmer -
Bernard KearnsBen Scholar
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Yvonne LawleyGreat Grandmother Scholar
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Haunting of Barney Palmer for free in the UK?
The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.
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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 The Haunting of Barney Palmer?
Yes. The Haunting of Barney Palmer 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.
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The Haunting of Barney Palmer is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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