Stiff Upper Lips (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1998, Stiff Upper Lips is a comedy film directed by Gary Sinyor, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Stiff Upper Lips is a broad parody of British period films, especially the lavish Merchant-Ivory productions of the 'eighties and early 'nineties. Although it specifically targets A Room with a View, Chariots of Fire, Maurice, A Passage to India, and many other films, in a more general way Stiff Upper Lips satirises popular perceptions of certain Edwardian traits: propriety, sexual repression, xenophobia, and class snobbery.
Who’s in it. Stiff Upper Lips stars Georgina Cates as Emily, Peter Ustinov as Horace Wiggins, Prunella Scales as Aunt Agnes and Samuel West as Edward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Stiff Upper Lips has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Stiff Upper Lips page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stiff Upper Lips tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stiff Upper Lips (1998)?
- In US, Stiff Upper Lips 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 Stiff Upper Lips worth watching?
- Stiff Upper Lips holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stiff Upper Lips?
- Stiff Upper Lips stars Georgina Cates, Peter Ustinov, Prunella Scales, Samuel West and Sean Pertwee.
- When was Stiff Upper Lips released?
- Stiff Upper Lips was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.