Steptoe and Son (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1972, Steptoe and Son is a comedy and drama film directed by Cliff Owen, running about 98 minutes. “"You'd think if the Berk's going to get tied up with a stripper, he'd do it on the telly - not on the big screen where everyone can see it - Dirty little devil."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are junk dealers, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live amicably together at the junk yard. But Harold, who likes the bright lights in the West End of London, meets a stripper, marries her and takes her home. Albert, of course, is furious and tries every trick he knows to drive the new bride from his household.
Who’s in it. Steptoe and Son stars Wilfrid Brambell as Albert Steptoe, Harry H. Corbett as Harold Kitchener Steptoe, Carolyn Seymour as Zita and Arthur Howard as Vicar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Steptoe and Son has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steptoe and Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steptoe and Son tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steptoe and Son (1972)?
- In GB, Steptoe and Son is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Steptoe and Son worth watching?
- Steptoe and Son holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Steptoe and Son?
- Steptoe and Son stars Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Carolyn Seymour, Arthur Howard and Victor Maddern.
- When was Steptoe and Son released?
- Steptoe and Son was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.