The Horse's Mouth (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1958, The Horse's Mouth is a comedy film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 95 minutes. “Smart Alec ... Sheer madness and all Guinness! The man's a genius ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gulley Jimson is a boorish aging artist recently released from prison. A swindler in search of his next art project, he hunkers down in the penthouse of would-be patrons the Beeders while they go on an extended vacation; he paints a mural on their wall, pawns their valuables and, along with the sculptor Abel, inadvertently smashes a large hole in their floor. Jimson's next project is an even larger wall in an abandoned church.
Who’s in it. The Horse's Mouth stars Alec Guinness as Gulley Jimson, Matt Frewer, Kay Walsh as Dee Coker and Renée Houston as Sara Monday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Horse's Mouth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and IndieFlix and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Horse's Mouth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Horse's Mouth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Horse's Mouth (1958)?
- In US, The Horse's Mouth is available to stream on Criterion Channel and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Horse's Mouth worth watching?
- The Horse's Mouth holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Horse's Mouth?
- The Horse's Mouth stars Alec Guinness, Matt Frewer, Kay Walsh, Renée Houston and Mike Morgan.
- When was The Horse's Mouth released?
- The Horse's Mouth was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.