Where to watch The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) in the UK
The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 18 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Based on the life story of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd
After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth — responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln — Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, considered part of the atrocious conspiracy, is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the sinister Shark Island Prison.
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Is The Prisoner of Shark Island on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Disney+
No — The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Prisoner of Shark Island.
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Warner BaxterDr. Samuel Alexander Mudd -
Gloria StuartMrs. Peggy Mudd -
Claude GillingwaterColonel Dyer -
Arthur ByronMr. Erickson -
O. P. HeggieDr. Mac Intyre -
Harry CareyCommandant -
Francis FordCorporal O'Toole -
John McGuireLieutenant Lovett
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The Prisoner of Shark Island — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Prisoner of Shark Island for free in the UK?
The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
Is The Prisoner of Shark Island on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is The Prisoner of Shark Island on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is The Prisoner of Shark Island on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
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