The Galloping Major (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1951, The Galloping Major is a comedy film directed by Henry Cornelius, running about 82 minutes. “A Galloping Laugh Hit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. Unfortunately the horse is useless on the flat, so they try entering him as a jumper.
Who’s in it. The Galloping Major stars Basil Radford as Major Arthur Hill, Jimmy Hanley as Bill Collins, Janette Scott as Susan Hill and Hugh Griffith as Harold Temple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Galloping Major has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Galloping Major page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Galloping Major tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Galloping Major (1951)?
- In GB, The Galloping Major is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Galloping Major worth watching?
- The Galloping Major holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Galloping Major?
- The Galloping Major stars Basil Radford, Jimmy Hanley, Janette Scott, Hugh Griffith and Sid James.
- When was The Galloping Major released?
- The Galloping Major was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.