Probation (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1982, Probation is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy goes to see his probation officer.
Who’s in it. Probation stars Herbert Norville as Arbley, Billy Colvill as Sid, Antony Carrick as Mr. Davies and Theresa Watson as The Secretary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Probation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Probation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Probation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Probation (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Probation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Probation worth watching?
- Probation holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Probation?
- Probation stars Herbert Norville, Billy Colvill, Antony Carrick, Theresa Watson and Lally Percy.
- When was Probation released?
- Probation was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.