Around the World in Eighty Ways (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, Around the World in Eighty Ways is a comedy film directed by Stephen Maclean, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Mavis Davis has had enough! Younger son Eddie wears headphones all day and almost electrocutes her. Older boy Wally is gay and lives in a huge over-ripe banana. And her husband Roly has grown into a blind, motionless, emotionless vegetable. So pack the bags, Mavis is off on an around the world package trip leaving them all behind. However, when Dad finds out she has been joined by their hated next door neighbour long dead passions begin to stir. Blind, senile old Dad decides to chase his wife around the world...
Who’s in it. Around the World in Eighty Ways stars Philip Quast as Wally Davis, Allan Penney as Roly Davis, Diana Davidson as Mavis Davis and Gosia Dobrowolska as Nurse Ophelia Cox, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Around the World in Eighty Ways page.
If you liked it. Fans of Around the World in Eighty Ways tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Around the World in Eighty Ways (1988)?
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- Who stars in Around the World in Eighty Ways?
- Around the World in Eighty Ways stars Philip Quast, Allan Penney, Diana Davidson, Gosia Dobrowolska and Kelly Dingwall.
- When was Around the World in Eighty Ways released?
- Around the World in Eighty Ways was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.