Carry On Matron (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, Carry On Matron is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 87 minutes. “The Carry On team serve up another 'prescription' of hilarious comedy!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang of thieves plan to make their fortune by stealing a shipment of contraceptive pills from Finisham maternity hospital. They assume disguises and infiltrate the hospital, but everything doesn't go according to plan. The hypochondriac consultant Sir Bernard Cutting, Matron and the doctors and nurses at Finisham have a habit of getting in the way.
Who’s in it. Carry On Matron stars Sidney James as Sid Carter, Kenneth Williams as Sir Bernard Cutting, Charles Hawtrey as Dr. Francis A. Goode and Joan Sims as Mrs. Tidey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Carry On Matron has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Carry On Matron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carry On Matron tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carry On Matron (1972)?
- In US, Carry On Matron is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carry On Matron worth watching?
- Carry On Matron holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carry On Matron?
- Carry On Matron stars Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims and Hattie Jacques.
- When was Carry On Matron released?
- Carry On Matron was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.