Where to watch It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) in the UK
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 4 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A gilt-edged wacky comedy
Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Disney+
No — It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time.
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Anthony NewleySweeney -
Stefanie PowersGeorgina -
Isaac HayesMoriarty -
Lloyd BochnerBurton -
Yvonne De CarloJulia -
Henry RamerPrince -
Lawrence DaneBroom -
John CandyKopek
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time for free in the UK?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
Is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time on Netflix in the UK?
No — It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
Is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time on Disney+ in the UK?
No — It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Plex instead.
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