Scum is 1 h 18 min long (78 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

TMDB lists no US age certification for Scum.

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Scum (1977) runs 1 h 18 min and averages 7.2 from 53 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 18 min — ends 9:18 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: November 8, 1977
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 53 votes
Director: Alan Clarke
Starring: Ray Winstone, David Threlfall, Martin Phillips, Davidson Knight
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Scum?: Scum is 1 h 18 min long (78 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Scum rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Scum.
Is Scum a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Scum?: As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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