Never a Dull Moment (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1968, Never a Dull Moment is an action, comedy and family film directed by Jerry Paris, running about 99 minutes. “They're having such a wonderful crime!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When practicing for a role, actor Jack is mistaken for the killer Ace. He doesn't realize this until it's too late and is carried off to gangster boss Leo Smooth, who wants Ace to do a job for him. Fearing for his life, Jack plays his role, but always searching for a way out of the well-guarded house.

Who’s in it. Never a Dull Moment stars Dick Van Dyke as Jack Albany, Edward G. Robinson as Leo Joseph Smooth, Dorothy Provine as Sally Inwood and Henry Silva as Frank Boley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Never a Dull Moment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never a Dull Moment page.

If you liked it. Fans of Never a Dull Moment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Never a Dull Moment (1968)?
In US, Never a Dull Moment is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Never a Dull Moment worth watching?
Never a Dull Moment holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Never a Dull Moment?
Never a Dull Moment stars Dick Van Dyke, Edward G. Robinson, Dorothy Provine, Henry Silva and Tony Bill.
When was Never a Dull Moment released?
Never a Dull Moment was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.