Scum is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel in Sweden, and available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Blockbuster and SF Anytime. Availability checked 28 June 2026.
Where to watch Scum
🇸🇪 Sweden
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 Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Carlin is a new reform school inmate with a reputation as a hard case. The authorities encourage gang leader Pongo to humble Carlin, but Carlin overtakes Pongo as Daddy of the ward. The guards institute a reign of terror and neglect, with Carlin emerging as an unlikely leader.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Scum in Sweden?+
In Sweden, you can stream Scum on BFI Player Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Viaplay, Blockbuster and SF Anytime.
Is Scum on Netflix?+
Scum is not on Netflix in Sweden right now, but you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel.
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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