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Carry On Cabby (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1963, Carry On Cabby is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 91 minutes. “They're here again in Carry on Taxi” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Speedee Taxis is a great success, which means its workaholic owner Charlie starts neglecting Peggy, his wife. Suddenly a fleet of rival taxis appears from nowhere and start pinching all the fares. The rivals are Glamcabs, and they have a secret weapon. All their drivers are very attractive women! Who's behind Glamcabs? It's open warfare and only one fleet can survive!

Who’s in it. Carry On Cabby stars Sidney James as Charlie Hawkins, Hattie Jacques as Peggy Hawkins, Kenneth Connor as Ted Watson and Charles Hawtrey as Terry 'Pintpot' Tankard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Carry On Cabby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry On Cabby page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carry On Cabby tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carry On Cabby (1963)?
In GB, Carry On Cabby is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Carry On Cabby worth watching?
Carry On Cabby holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carry On Cabby?
Carry On Cabby stars Sidney James, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Connor, Charles Hawtrey and Esma Cannon.
When was Carry On Cabby released?
Carry On Cabby was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.