# Where to watch The Defection of Simas Kudirka (1978) in the UK

> The Defection of Simas Kudirka (1978) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 100 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** TV Movie, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T09:20:46.122Z)  

## Synopsis

Based on the true story of the attempted defection in 1970 by a Lithuanian seaman seeking political asylum in the United States. Kudirka was denied asylum and returned to the Soviets, charged with treason, and sentenced to ten years of hard labor. It was later discovered and verified that his mother had been born in Brooklyn and gone to Lithuania at a young age, which meant she was a U. S. citizen. As a result, Kudirka was declared a U. S. citizen and in 1974 released by the Soviets.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Defection of Simas Kudirka in the UK?**

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## Sources

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