It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) in the UK

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

A gilt-edged wacky comedy

Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.

  • Film
  • 1975
  • 90 min
  • ★ 3.3/10 TMDB
  • Comedy

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Cast & crew

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DirectorJohn Trent
WritersJohn Trent, David Main

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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

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