The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1976, The Pink Panther Strikes Again is a comedy and crime film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 103 minutes. “Why are the world's chief assassins after Inspector Clouseau? Why not? Everybody else is.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all.
Who’s in it. The Pink Panther Strikes Again stars Peter Sellers as Chief Inspector Clouseau, Herbert Lom as Dreyfus, Howard K. Smith as Himself (scenes deleted) and Leonard Rossiter as Quinlan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Pink Panther Strikes Again has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pink Panther Strikes Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pink Panther Strikes Again tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)?
- In US, The Pink Panther Strikes Again is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pink Panther Strikes Again worth watching?
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pink Panther Strikes Again?
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again stars Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Howard K. Smith, Leonard Rossiter and Colin Blakely.
- When was The Pink Panther Strikes Again released?
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.