Scrubbers (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1982, Scrubbers is a drama film directed by Mai Zetterling, running about 90 minutes. “IT'S A CRIME WHAT PRISON CAN DO TO A GIRL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inmates fight, pair off, try suicide and attempt escape at a British reform school for girls.
Who’s in it. Scrubbers stars Amanda York as Carol Howden, Chrissie Cotterill as Annetta Brady, Elizabeth Edmonds as Kathleen and Kate Ingram as Eddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Scrubbers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scrubbers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scrubbers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scrubbers (1982)?
- In US, Scrubbers is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scrubbers worth watching?
- Scrubbers holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scrubbers?
- Scrubbers stars Amanda York, Chrissie Cotterill, Elizabeth Edmonds, Kate Ingram and Amanda Symonds.
- When was Scrubbers released?
- Scrubbers was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.