The Bed Sitting Room (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, The Bed Sitting Room is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Richard Lester, running about 91 minutes. “The great nuclear misunderstanding lasted 2 minutes and 28 seconds (including the peace treaty)” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is producing strange mutations amongst the survivors, and the noble Lord Fortnum finds himself transforming into a bed sitting room.
Who’s in it. The Bed Sitting Room stars Rita Tushingham as Penelope, Ralph Richardson as Lord Fortnum of Alamein, Peter Cook as Inspector and Dudley Moore as Sergeant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Bed Sitting Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bed Sitting Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bed Sitting Room tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bed Sitting Room (1969)?
- In US, The Bed Sitting Room is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bed Sitting Room worth watching?
- The Bed Sitting Room holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bed Sitting Room?
- The Bed Sitting Room stars Rita Tushingham, Ralph Richardson, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Michael Hordern.
- When was The Bed Sitting Room released?
- The Bed Sitting Room was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.