The Penalty
Three extraordinary people embark on journeys of recovery, discovery and rebellion and find themselves centre stage in the biggest capital punishment crisis in modern memory. The Penalty unearths an America where grieving families, botched executions and wrongful convictions force us to question what we think we know about the death penalty.
Where to watch The Penalty in United States
Can I watch The Penalty in United States? Yes — you can stream The Penalty in United States on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Runtime, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Amazon VideoClick a service to open The Penalty there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is The Penalty streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Runtime, Xumo Play | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| France | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Penalty
The Penalty is a 2018 English-language documentary film. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Runtime.
The Penalty was produced by Clink Street Films, Dartmouth Films, and Reel Nice. It was released on June 22, 2018.
- Release date
- June 22, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Clink Street Films, Dartmouth Films, Reel Nice
The Penalty cast & crew
Behind the camera, it was produced by Laura Shacham.
Is The Penalty worth watching?
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Penalty is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Penalty
In United States, you can stream The Penalty on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Runtime, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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The Penalty — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Penalty in United States?
The Penalty is streaming on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Runtime, Xumo Play in United States.
▸Is The Penalty on Fawesome?
Yes — The Penalty is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is The Penalty in?
The Penalty is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Penalty?
The Penalty runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
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