The Wrong Box (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, The Wrong Box is a comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Bryan Forbes, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.
Who’s in it. The Wrong Box stars John Mills as Masterman Finsbury, Ralph Richardson as Joseph Finsbury, Michael Caine as Michael Hubert Gregory Finsbury and Nanette Newman as Julia Finsbury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Wrong Box has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wrong Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wrong Box tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wrong Box (1966)?
- In AU, The Wrong Box is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wrong Box worth watching?
- The Wrong Box holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Wrong Box?
- The Wrong Box stars John Mills, Ralph Richardson, Michael Caine, Nanette Newman and Peter Cook.
- When was The Wrong Box released?
- The Wrong Box was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.