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Carry On Spying (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1964, Carry On Spying is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 87 minutes. “Cloak And Dagger Operations Exposed. Secret Agent Charlie Bind O.O.O.H! Takes The Lid Off The Funniest Spy Story Of The Year!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Carry On favourite Barbara Windsor makes her debut in this outrageous send-up of the James Bond movies. Fearless agent Desmond Simpkins and Charlie Bind, aided and abetted by the comely Agent Honeybutt and Agent Crump, battle against the evil powers of international bad guys STENCH and their three cronies.

Who’s in it. Carry On Spying stars Kenneth Williams as Desmond Simkins, Barbara Windsor as Daphne Honeybutt, Bernard Cribbins as Harold Crump and Charles Hawtrey as Charlie Bind, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Carry On Spying has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry On Spying page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carry On Spying tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carry On Spying (1964)?
In GB, Carry On Spying is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Carry On Spying worth watching?
Carry On Spying holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carry On Spying?
Carry On Spying stars Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor, Bernard Cribbins, Charles Hawtrey and Eric Barker.
When was Carry On Spying released?
Carry On Spying was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.