Salt & Pepper (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1968, Salt & Pepper is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Richard Donner, running about 102 minutes. “They held the fate of the world in their hands -- and dropped it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After discovering the body of a murdered female agent in their trendy Soho, London nightclub, groovy owners Charles Salt and Christopher Pepper partake in a fumbling investigation and uncover an evil plot to overthrow the government. Can our cool, yet inept duo stop the bad guys in time?
Who’s in it. Salt & Pepper stars Sammy Davis Jr. as Charles Salt, Peter Lawford as Christopher Pepper, Michael Bates as Inspector Crabbe and Ilona Rodgers as Marianne Renaud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Salt & Pepper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salt & Pepper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salt & Pepper tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salt & Pepper (1968)?
- In US, Salt & Pepper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Salt & Pepper worth watching?
- Salt & Pepper holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salt & Pepper?
- Salt & Pepper stars Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Michael Bates, Ilona Rodgers and John Le Mesurier.
- When was Salt & Pepper released?
- Salt & Pepper was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.