Hue and Cry (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1947, Hue and Cry is a comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Charles Crichton, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.
Who’s in it. Hue and Cry stars Alastair Sim as Felix H. Wilkinson, Harry Fowler as Joe Kirby, Jack Warner as Nightingale and Jack Lambert as Ford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Hue and Cry 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 and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hue and Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hue and Cry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hue and Cry (1947)?
- In GB, Hue and Cry is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hue and Cry worth watching?
- Hue and Cry holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hue and Cry?
- Hue and Cry stars Alastair Sim, Harry Fowler, Jack Warner, Jack Lambert and Valerie White.
- When was Hue and Cry released?
- Hue and Cry was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.