# 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.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 104 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T20:29:49.994Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Spongers in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Spongers in the UK?**

The Spongers (1978) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Spongers on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Spongers 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?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/270092/the-spongers-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/A4BxN8u7ny2sPvoQUsrPqLKYgxG.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/270092/the-spongers-1978.json

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