Dry Rot (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1956, Dry Rot is a comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.
Who’s in it. Dry Rot stars Ronald Shiner as Alf Tubbe, Brian Rix as Fred Phipps, Peggy Mount as Sergeant Fire and Lee Patterson as John Danby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Dry Rot has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dry Rot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dry Rot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dry Rot (1956)?
- In GB, Dry Rot is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dry Rot worth watching?
- Dry Rot holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dry Rot?
- Dry Rot stars Ronald Shiner, Brian Rix, Peggy Mount, Lee Patterson and Sid James.
- When was Dry Rot released?
- Dry Rot was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.