Just William (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Just William is a comedy film directed by Graham Cutts, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A rascal child recruits his friends as assistants to help his father to get elected to the city council. Sadly, the children accidentally helped two jewel thieves to escape. They feel sorry about this, and then, to redeem themselves, the kids begin investigating a rival candidates conspiracy. Their involvement causes the boy's father to win the elections.
Who’s in it. Just William stars Fred Emney as Mr. Brown, Basil Radford as Mr. Sidway, Iris Hoey as Mrs. Brown and Roddy McDowall as Ginger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Just William has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just William page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just William tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just William (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Just William change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Just William worth watching?
- Just William holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just William?
- Just William stars Fred Emney, Basil Radford, Iris Hoey, Roddy McDowall and Norman Robinson.
- When was Just William released?
- Just William was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.