Prudence and the Pill (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1968, Prudence and the Pill is a comedy and romance film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 92 minutes. “A sportive look at the fertility rites (and wrongs) of Western society.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prudence Hardcastle is on the pill. So is her sister-in-law, but someone has been swapping aspirin for their pills. Is it the teenage niece, the maid, the chauffeur, a lover, Prudence's husband Gerald, or all of the above?
Who’s in it. Prudence and the Pill stars Deborah Kerr as Prudence Hardcastle, David Niven as Gerald Hardcastle, Joyce Redman as Grace Hardcastle and Judy Geeson as Geraldine Hardcastle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Prudence and the Pill 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 Prudence and the Pill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prudence and the Pill tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prudence and the Pill (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prudence and the Pill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prudence and the Pill worth watching?
- Prudence and the Pill holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prudence and the Pill?
- Prudence and the Pill stars Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Joyce Redman, Judy Geeson and Edith Evans.
- When was Prudence and the Pill released?
- Prudence and the Pill was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.