The Undiscovered Peter Cook (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, The Undiscovered Peter Cook is a comedy and documentary film directed by Geraldine Geraghty, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary about Britain's greatest satirist Peter Cook, with unprecedented access to his private recordings, diaries, letters, photographs and much more. Following his death, Peter Cook's widow Lin locked the door of his house and refused all access to the media. Until this year, when she invited her friend Victor Lewis-Smith and a BBC crew inside to make a documentary about the man she knew and loved.
Who’s in it. The Undiscovered Peter Cook stars Peter Cook as Himself (archive), Dudley Moore as Himself (archive), Victor Lewis-Smith as Himself/Narrator and Lin Cook as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Undiscovered Peter Cook 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 The Undiscovered Peter Cook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Undiscovered Peter Cook tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Undiscovered Peter Cook (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Undiscovered Peter Cook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Undiscovered Peter Cook worth watching?
- The Undiscovered Peter Cook holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Undiscovered Peter Cook?
- The Undiscovered Peter Cook stars Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Victor Lewis-Smith and Lin Cook.
- When was The Undiscovered Peter Cook released?
- The Undiscovered Peter Cook was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.