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Going Out

1981Show1 season6 episodes

DramaFamily
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

Summary

A group of 16-year-olds—Sean, Sammy, Roger, Dikey, Gerry, and Cathy—graduate from Meadowcroft Comprehensive School and are now out in the world looking for work.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Colin Nutley
Written by
Phil Redmond
Produced by
Colin Nutley

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 3, 1981 · October 5, 1981 · Ended

First aired
February 3, 1981
Last aired
October 5, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Going Out worth watching?"

Questions about Going Out

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Going Out worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.6).

How long does it take to watch Going Out?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1981.

Is Going Out plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Going Out?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.