Fanny Hill (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1964, Fanny Hill is a comedy film directed by Russ Meyer, running about 96 minutes. “They said it could not be filmed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cult filmmaker Russ Meyer takes on directorial duties in Zugsmith s adaptation of the notorious erotic classic Fanny Hill. Set in pre-Victorian London, young Fanny finds herself taken in by a madame at one of the city s most elite brothels. A strange mix of Zugsmith s surreal slapstick and Meyer s trademark buxom beauties and thoughtful satire, Fanny Hill is an over-the-top saga of low-rent thrills in high-brow settings.
Who’s in it. Fanny Hill stars Miriam Hopkins as Maude Brown, Alexander D'Arcy as Admiral, Walter Giller as Hemingway and Ulli Lommel as Charles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Fanny Hill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fanny Hill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fanny Hill tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fanny Hill (1964)?
- In US, Fanny Hill is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fanny Hill worth watching?
- Fanny Hill holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fanny Hill?
- Fanny Hill stars Miriam Hopkins, Alexander D'Arcy, Walter Giller, Ulli Lommel and Chris Howland.
- When was Fanny Hill released?
- Fanny Hill was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.