Where can I watch Very Important Person (1961)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Very Important Person change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Very Important Person worth watching?

Very Important Person holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Very Important Person?

Very Important Person stars James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter, Eric Sykes and John Le Mesurier.

When was Very Important Person released?

Very Important Person was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.

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Very Important Person (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1961, Very Important Person is a comedy and war film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 98 minutes. “Even the GERMAN ARMY couldn't fight this...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Comedy set in World War Two, starring James Robertson-Justice and Leslie Phillips. Sir Ernest Pease (Robertson-Justice) is a self-important scientist who is sent undercover on a bombing mission to monitor the effectiveness of his latest invention, a new-fangled radar. When the plane is attacked, he parachutes to safety - only to be sent to a POW camp, where he takes on the alias of Lieutenant Farrow. There, the somewhat happy-go-lucky bunch of Brits suspect their acerbic new fellow prisoner of being a spy, and all sorts of culture clashes and misunderstandings ensue.

Who’s in it. Very Important Person stars James Robertson Justice as Sir Ernest Pease KBE FRS / Lt. Farrow RN, Leslie Phillips as Jimmy Cooper, Stanley Baxter as 'Jock' Everett / Kommondant Stamfel and Eric Sykes as Willoughby, Sports Officer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Very Important Person has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Very Important Person page.

If you liked it. Fans of Very Important Person tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Very Important Person (1961)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Very Important Person change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Very Important Person worth watching?: Very Important Person holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Very Important Person?: Very Important Person stars James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter, Eric Sykes and John Le Mesurier.
When was Very Important Person released?: Very Important Person was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.