The Spongers (1978) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Spongers (1978) in the UK

The Spongers (1978) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

In the days leading up the Queen's Silver Jubilee, Pauline, a recently separated single mother, receives a visit from a bailiff and is given 15 days to address her overdue rent payments. Meanwhile, the local council is under pressure to cut expenditure, and their decisions result in Pauline's mentally handicapped daughter Paula being transferred from a care home for special needs children to an old people's home, where she is all alone.

  • Film
  • 1978
  • 104 min
  • ★ 10.0/10 TMDB
  • Drama
  • TV Movie

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Cast & crew

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DirectorRoland Joffé
WriterJim Allen

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The Spongers — frequently asked questions

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