A Kid for Two Farthings (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1956, A Kid for Two Farthings is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Carol Reed, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Joe is a young boy who lives with his mother, Joanna, in working-class London. The two reside above the tailor shop of Mr. Kandinsky, who likes to tell Joe stories. When Kandinsky informs Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, the hopeful lad ends up buying a baby goat with one tiny horn, believing it to be a real unicorn. Undaunted by his rough surroundings, Joe sets about to prove that wishes can come true.
Who’s in it. A Kid for Two Farthings stars Celia Johnson as Joanna, Diana Dors as Sonia, David Kossoff as Avrom Kandinsky and Joe Robinson as Sam Heppner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Kid for Two Farthings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Kid for Two Farthings page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Kid for Two Farthings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Kid for Two Farthings (1956)?
- In US, A Kid for Two Farthings is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Kid for Two Farthings worth watching?
- A Kid for Two Farthings holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Kid for Two Farthings?
- A Kid for Two Farthings stars Celia Johnson, Diana Dors, David Kossoff, Joe Robinson and Jonathan Ashmore.
- When was A Kid for Two Farthings released?
- A Kid for Two Farthings was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.