Percy (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1971, Percy is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 103 minutes. “The Story Of A Very Successful Transplant” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edwin Antony (Hywel Bennett) is emasculated in an accident which kills a young philanderer. Doctors successfully replace his member with that of the dead man, but refuse to tell him the full story of the organ's origin. So Edwin begins a search which takes him to the philanderer's wife - and also to his many, many girlfriends...
Who’s in it. Percy stars Hywel Bennett as Edwin Anthony, Denholm Elliott as Emmanuel Whitbread, Elke Sommer as Helga and Britt Ekland as Dorothy Chiltern-Barlow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Percy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Percy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Percy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Percy (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Percy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Percy worth watching?
- Percy holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Percy?
- Percy stars Hywel Bennett, Denholm Elliott, Elke Sommer, Britt Ekland and Cyd Hayman.
- When was Percy released?
- Percy was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.