The Playbirds (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1978, The Playbirds is a thriller and crime film directed by Willy Roe, running about 89 minutes. “Mary Millington joins the Blue Squad and blows her cover!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to unmask a pathological killer who is targeting the beautiful centrefolds of Playbirds magazine, a sexy policewoman Lucy Sheridan puts her life and reputation on the line by sleeping with millionaire publisher Harry Dougan. The Chief Superintendant and Police Commissioner are keeping a close eye on her, but time is running out fast.
Who’s in it. The Playbirds stars Mary Millington as Sgt. Lucy Sheridan, Glynn Edwards as Chief Superintendent Holbourne, Gavin Campbell as Inspector Harry Morgan and Windsor Davies as Assistant Police Commissioner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Playbirds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Playbirds page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Playbirds tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Playbirds (1978)?
- In GB, The Playbirds is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Playbirds worth watching?
- The Playbirds holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Playbirds?
- The Playbirds stars Mary Millington, Glynn Edwards, Gavin Campbell, Windsor Davies and Dudley Sutton.
- When was The Playbirds released?
- The Playbirds was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.