I Didn't Do It (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1945, I Didn't Do It is a comedy and crime film directed by Marcel Varnel, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Gormless George Trotter (George Formby) moves down from Manchester to the bright lights of London in search of fame and fortune on the stage - only to find himself the prime suspect in a bizarre murder mystery! Whilst staying at Ma Tubbs' theatrical boarding house, a man is murdered in the room right next door to George. When George tries to solve the mystery, he ends up presenting the police with a whole load of clues - all of which point to him as the culprit! Now George must uncover the real murderer himself, with the help of his showbiz friends, his little Ukulele and a fiendishly cunning song! This delightful comedy musical includes three full-length musical numbers - The Daring Young Man, She's Got Two of Everything and I'd Like a Dream Like That.
Who’s in it. I Didn't Do It stars George Formby as George Trotter, Billy Caryll as Tiger Tubbs, Hilda Mundy as Ma Tubbs and Gaston Palmer as Le Grand Gaston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, I Didn't Do It 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 I Didn't Do It page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Didn't Do It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Didn't Do It (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Didn't Do It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Didn't Do It worth watching?
- I Didn't Do It holds an audience score of 6.9 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 I Didn't Do It?
- I Didn't Do It stars George Formby, Billy Caryll, Hilda Mundy, Gaston Palmer and Jack Daly.
- When was I Didn't Do It released?
- I Didn't Do It was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.
