Ripping Yarns (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film
Released in 1976, Ripping Yarns is a comedy and adventure film directed by Terry Hughes, running about 272 minutes.
What it’s about. Not as well-known as Fawlty Towers or The Rutles, Michael Palin and Terry Jones's Ripping Yarns is poised for discovery as among the best of the post-Python projects. Palin essays a gallery of colorful (or colorless, as in the case of one of the series' best episodes, "The Testing of Eric Olthwaite"), archetypal characters drawn from the storybook adventures that thrilled English schoolboys pre-World War II.
Who’s in it. Ripping Yarns stars Michael Palin, Charles McKeown, Barbara New and David Griffin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ripping Yarns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ripping Yarns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ripping Yarns (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ripping Yarns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ripping Yarns?
- Ripping Yarns stars Michael Palin, Charles McKeown, Barbara New, David Griffin and Peter Graham.
- When was Ripping Yarns released?
- Ripping Yarns was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 272 minutes.