The Guinea Pig (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1948, The Guinea Pig is a drama film directed by Roy Boulting, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A working-class boy wins a scholarship to a public school, as part of a post-World War Two experiment in bringing boys of different social classes together.
Who’s in it. The Guinea Pig stars Richard Attenborough as Jack Read, Sheila Sim as Lynne Hartley, Bernard Miles as Mr. Read and Cecil Trouncer as Lloyd Hartley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Guinea Pig has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guinea Pig page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guinea Pig tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guinea Pig (1948)?
- In GB, The Guinea Pig is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guinea Pig worth watching?
- The Guinea Pig holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guinea Pig?
- The Guinea Pig stars Richard Attenborough, Sheila Sim, Bernard Miles, Cecil Trouncer and Joan Hickson.
- When was The Guinea Pig released?
- The Guinea Pig was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.