The Lavender Hill Mob (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1951, The Lavender Hill Mob is a comedy and crime film directed by Charles Crichton, running about 78 minutes. “The men who broke the bank and lost the cargo!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A meek bank clerk who oversees the shipments of bullion joins with an eccentric neighbor to steal gold bars and smuggle them out of the country.
Who’s in it. The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness as Henry 'Dutch' Holland, Stanley Holloway as Albert Pendlebury, Sid James as Lackery and Alfie Bass as Shorty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Lavender Hill Mob has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lavender Hill Mob page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lavender Hill Mob tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)?
- In US, The Lavender Hill Mob is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lavender Hill Mob worth watching?
- The Lavender Hill Mob holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lavender Hill Mob?
- The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sid James, Alfie Bass and Marjorie Fielding.
- When was The Lavender Hill Mob released?
- The Lavender Hill Mob was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.