The Hot Potato (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2011, The Hot Potato is a comedy and crime film directed by Tim Lewiston, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The 'Hot Potato' is an exciting new British period ‘caper movie’, in the spirit of ‘The Italian Job’ and ‘Two Way Stretch’ and is based on real events which took place at the end of the 1960s in London’s East End.
Who’s in it. The Hot Potato stars Ray Winstone as Kenny, Colm Meaney as Harry, Jack Huston as Danny and David Harewood as Harrison.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Hot Potato has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hot Potato page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hot Potato tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hot Potato (2011)?
- In US, The Hot Potato is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hot Potato worth watching?
- The Hot Potato holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hot Potato?
- The Hot Potato stars Ray Winstone, Colm Meaney, Jack Huston and David Harewood.
- When was The Hot Potato released?
- The Hot Potato was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.