The Ladykillers (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1955, The Ladykillers is a comedy and crime film directed by Alexander Mackendrick, running about 91 minutes. “Who was that lady I saw you outwit last night? That was no lady … That was ‘Mum’ Wilberforce, …” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
Who’s in it. The Ladykillers stars Alec Guinness as Professor Marcus, Cecil Parker as Claude, alias 'Major Courtney', Herbert Lom as Louis, alias 'Mr. Harvey' and Peter Sellers as Harry, alias 'Mr. Robinson', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Ladykillers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ladykillers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ladykillers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ladykillers (1955)?
- In GB, The Ladykillers is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ladykillers worth watching?
- The Ladykillers holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ladykillers?
- The Ladykillers stars Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers and Danny Green.
- When was The Ladykillers released?
- The Ladykillers was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.