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Scum

7.119791h 36mRMovieDramaCrime

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.

DirectorAlan Clarke
WriterRoy Minton
ProducersMichael Relph·Clive Parsons

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 17 other countries

Scum isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark and 13 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Alan Clarke

RWRay Winstone
Ray Winstone
Carlin
MFMick Ford
Mick Ford
Archer
JFJulian Firth
Julian Firth
Davis
JBJohn Blundell
John Blundell
Banks
PDPhil Daniels
Phil Daniels
Richards
JJJohn Judd
John Judd
Mr. Sands
PJPhilip Jackson
Philip Jackson
Mr Greaves
PHPeter Howell
Peter Howell
Governor
BDBill Dean
Bill Dean
Mr Duke
JGJohn Grillo
John Grillo
Mr Goodyear
PMP.H. Moriarty
P.H. Moriarty
Mr. Hunt
RBRay Burdis
Ray Burdis
Eckersley

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No, Scum is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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