# 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 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1975  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 3.3/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-16T23:27:22.756Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/It%20Seemed%20Like%20a%20Good%20Idea%20at%20the%20Time)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time for free in the UK?**

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.

**Is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/163692/it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time-1975
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/olTsZ85gdCJRE8ABsNDgcxB4udw.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/163692/it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time-1975.json

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