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A Sudden Wrench

19821h MovieDramaTV Movie

Christine takes up an unusual line of work and proves she is not just another bored housewife.

DirectorJon Amiel
WriterPaula Milne
ProducerAlan Shallcross

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Cast · Directed by Jon Amiel

RMRosemary Martin
Rosemary Martin
Christine
DHDave Hill
Dave Hill
Terry
SM
Sasha Mitchell
Polly
RB
Roger Booth
Frank
JBJesse Birdsall
Jesse Birdsall
David
JKJo Kendall
Jo Kendall
Frank's wife
ARAnne Raitt
Anne Raitt
Feminist speaker
NW
Nigel Williams
Architect
AR
Anna Raeburn
Herself

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A Sudden Wrench — streaming FAQ

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A Sudden Wrench isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is A Sudden Wrench on Netflix?

No, A Sudden Wrench is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is A Sudden Wrench on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch A Sudden Wrench for free?

A Sudden Wrench isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Sudden Wrench?

A Sudden Wrench hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 11, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.