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Where to watch Scum
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Good to know
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Release date
- 1979-09-12
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Language
- English
- Budget
- $420,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Berwick Street Productions
Scum — trailer
About Scum
Scum is a 1979 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Alan Clarke, starring Ray Winstone, Mick Ford and Julian Firth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 214 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Scum in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Powerful, uncompromising drama about two boys' struggle for survival in the nightmare world of Britain's notorious Borstal Reformatory.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Scum in Canada?+
Scum is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Scum on Netflix?+
Scum is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Scum?+
Scum has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who stars in Scum?+
Scum stars Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell and Phil Daniels.
When did Scum come out?+
Scum is a 1979 movie directed by Alan Clarke.
What genre is Scum?+
Scum is Drama and Crime film.
Who directed Scum?+
Scum was directed by Alan Clarke.
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