Prostitute (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, Prostitute is a drama film directed by Tony Garnett, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The tale of two women: Sandra, an ambitious but naive Birmingham working girl who moves to London with the hope of securing wealthier patrons, and Louise, her social worker friend, who is fighting to change the antiquated and hypocritical prostitution laws. As both strive to achieve their goals, a cold dose of reality dashes their hopes, and the built-in biases against women in society are unmasked.
Who’s in it. Prostitute stars Kate Crutchley as Louise, Eleanor Forsythe as Sandra, Kim Lockett as Jean and Nancy Samuels as Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Prostitute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prostitute page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prostitute tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prostitute (1980)?
- In GB, Prostitute is available to stream on BFI Player, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prostitute worth watching?
- Prostitute holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prostitute?
- Prostitute stars Kate Crutchley, Eleanor Forsythe, Kim Lockett, Nancy Samuels and Riccardo Mangano.
- When was Prostitute released?
- Prostitute was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.