Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1968, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Ken Hughes, running about 144 minutes. “The most fantasmagorical musical entertainment in the history of everything!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.
Who’s in it. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang stars Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts, Sally Ann Howes as Truly Scrumptious, Lionel Jeffries as Grandpa Potts and Gert Fröbe as Baron Bomburst, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus and Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)?
- In US, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is available to stream on MGM Plus and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang worth watching?
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang stars Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Fröbe and Anna Quayle.
- When was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang released?
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.