The Playbirds (1978) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1978 · Film · ★ 4.2

The Playbirds poster

Released in 1978, The Playbirds is a thriller and policier 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. Deux inspecteurs sont entrainés dans le milieu de la pornographie alors qu'ils enquêtent sur des meurtres de playmates...

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 Royaume-Uni 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 : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Playbirds (1978)?
In Royaume-Uni, 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 policier. 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.