Carry On Up the Khyber (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Carry On Up the Khyber is a comedy and adventure film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 88 minutes. “YOU'RE DRAFTED . . . to enjoy the laughs in the Latest and Funniest” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think they were safe, but the Khazi of Kalabar has other ideas—he wants all the British dead. But his troops fear the 'skirted-devils, who are rumoured not to wear any underwear.
Who’s in it. Carry On Up the Khyber stars Sidney James as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond, Charles Hawtrey as Private Widdle, Bernard Bresslaw as Bungdit Din and Kenneth Williams as Khasi of Khalabar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Carry On Up the Khyber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry On Up the Khyber page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carry On Up the Khyber tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carry On Up the Khyber (1968)?
- In US, Carry On Up the Khyber is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carry On Up the Khyber worth watching?
- Carry On Up the Khyber holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carry On Up the Khyber?
- Carry On Up the Khyber stars Sidney James, Charles Hawtrey, Bernard Bresslaw, Kenneth Williams and Roy Castle.
- When was Carry On Up the Khyber released?
- Carry On Up the Khyber was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.