The Fitzroy (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2017, The Fitzroy is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Andrew Harmer, running about 93 minutes. “A post-apocalyptic comedy about the last refuge for a traditional seaside holiday.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Fitzroy is a live action black comedy set in an alternative post-apocalyptic 1950s. The world is covered in poisonous gas, and the last place for a traditional seaside holiday is The Fitzroy hotel, an abandoned submarine just off the coast of England. The film centers on Bernard, the hotel's bellboy, cook, maintenance man and general dogsbody, as he faces a constant battle to keep the decaying hotel airtight and afloat. But when he falls in love with a murderous guest, he is thrown into a mad day of lies, backstabbing and chaos. As Bernard struggles to hide her murders from the other guests and suspicious authorities, his world literally begins to sink around him.
Who’s in it. The Fitzroy stars Jan Anderson as Sonya, Kenneth Collard as The Inspector, Cerith Flinn as Bernard and Carol Robb as Mildred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Fitzroy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fitzroy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fitzroy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fitzroy (2017)?
- In US, The Fitzroy is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fitzroy worth watching?
- The Fitzroy holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fitzroy?
- The Fitzroy stars Jan Anderson, Kenneth Collard, Cerith Flinn, Carol Robb and David Gant.
- When was The Fitzroy released?
- The Fitzroy was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.