Benny Hill Down Under (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Benny Hill Down Under is a comedy film directed by Rod Kinnear, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A one-off special starring Benny Hill, filmed entirely in Australia. Includes a sketch about "Benny Kelly," son of infamous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly; "Hold Back the Wind" (a Tennessee Williams parody); "Archie's Angels" (a spoof of Charlie's Angels); and "Lady Godiva." Also: a vagabond dreams of moving up to the high life; an interview with Chow Mein; a dance routine set to the themes from The Avengers, M*A*S*H and Hawaii Five-O; and closing hijinks around the beach.
Who’s in it. Benny Hill Down Under stars Benny Hill as Host / Various, Ron Shand as Various / Guest star, Barry Otto as Various / Guest star and Victoria Quilter as Various, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Benny Hill Down Under has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benny Hill Down Under page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benny Hill Down Under tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benny Hill Down Under (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Benny Hill Down Under change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Benny Hill Down Under worth watching?
- Benny Hill Down Under holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Benny Hill Down Under?
- Benny Hill Down Under stars Benny Hill, Ron Shand, Barry Otto, Victoria Quilter and Max Phipps.