Topsy-Turvy (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Topsy-Turvy is a comedy, drama, music and history film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 160 minutes. “Gilbert & Sullivan & So Much More” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After their production "Princess Ida" meets with less-than-stunning reviews, the relationship between Gilbert and Sullivan is strained to breaking. Their friends and associates attempt to get the two to work together again, which opens the way to "The Mikado," one of the duo's greatest successes.
Who’s in it. Topsy-Turvy stars Allan Corduner as Sir Arthur Sullivan, Jim Broadbent as W. S. Gilbert, Timothy Spall as Richard Temple (The Mikado) and Dexter Fletcher as Louis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Topsy-Turvy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Topsy-Turvy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Topsy-Turvy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Topsy-Turvy (1999)?
- In US, Topsy-Turvy is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Topsy-Turvy worth watching?
- Topsy-Turvy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Topsy-Turvy?
- Topsy-Turvy stars Allan Corduner, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Dexter Fletcher and Shirley Henderson.
- When was Topsy-Turvy released?
- Topsy-Turvy was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.