Scum (1980): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Scum is a 1980 crime drama directed by Alan Clarke, starring Ray Winstone, Phil Daniels and Julian Firth. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $6,461 worldwide. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic. Stream it on Kanopy and The Roku Channel.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- G.T.O. Films Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scum About?
The premise of Scum without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film portrays a harsh and disturbing account of a British detention center for young offenders in the late 1970s. The brutal environment prioritized control over rehabilitation, fostering a constant struggle for power among the inmates. It explores the psychological impact of the institution's oppressive regime on the vulnerable boys within its walls.
Scum Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- adolescent boy
- teenage boy
- boy
- rape
- abuse
- borstal
- anal rape
- anti social behavior
- slapping
- slap
- warning
- bruise
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- hostility
- dysfunctional institution
- racist insult
- inmate
- bullying
- bully
- injury
- humiliation
- dysfunctional system
- juvenile delinquent
- criminal
- repression
- threat
- insult
- psychological mistreatment
- wrath
- fight
- punishment
- mistreatment
- punched in the face
- beating
- ruthlessness
- payback
- vengeance
- brutality
- hit in the face
- racism
- physical abuse
- mercilessness
- corruption
- blood
- male rear nudity
- male underwear
- gay rape
- cult film
- improvised weapon
- slit wrists
- child murderer
Where to Watch Scum
Stream it on Kanopy and The Roku Channel. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Scum Cast
Ray Winstone leads the cast, with Phil Daniels and Julian Firth. Directed by Alan Clarke; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Clarke
Also Starring in Scum
· 5 moreScum Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scum 78 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
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TMDB 71% User score
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Scum Plot Summary
What happens in Scum from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young offender finds himself sent to a borstal, a term synonymous with “reform school” in American parlance. Here, he confronts the harsh realities and callousness exhibited by the guards. Through acts of violence, he navigates the treacherous hierarchy among inmates, asserting his dominance over those who try to intimidate him. The prevalent culture of fear leads prisoners to respond to violence with the phrase, “I fell sir,” conveying how the threat of retaliation looms larger than any potential assistance from the staff.
Full summary
The whole story of Scum, scene by scene
Scum Box Office
Scum grossed $6,461 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.5K
- US & Canada
- $6.5K
Scum Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Scum (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Scum?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What type of institution is featured in 'Scum'?
Cars in Scum
1 car on screen: the Ford Transit MkI.
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Ford Transit MkI Minor role
Scum Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Abschaum - Höllenloch der Gewalt!” and “Terror i ungdomsfængslet”.
- Also known as
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- Abschaum - Höllenloch der Gewalt!
- Terror i ungdomsfængslet
- Escoria
- Kapina nuorisovankilassa
- I vromia
- Scum - Söpredék
- Schorem
- Juventude sem Freio
- Ološ
- Revolt
- Scum - Abschaum
- Abschaum - Höllenloch der Gewalt
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- Отбросы
- 人渣
- Hołota
- 스컴
- Escòria
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Scum FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Scum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scum?
Scum runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Scum released?
Scum was released on August 20, 1980.
Who directed Scum?
Scum was directed by Alan Clarke.
More films by Alan Clarke Who is in the cast of Scum?
Scum stars Ray Winstone, Phil Daniels and Julian Firth, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch Scum?
In the US, Scum is streaming on Kanopy and The Roku Channel (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Scum make at the box office?
Scum grossed $6,461 worldwide.
How is Scum rated?
Scum has 78 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Scum have a post-credit scene?
No. Scum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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