The Final Test (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, The Final Test is a comedy and drama film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Legendary England cricketer Sam Palmer (Jack Warner) is due to bat in his final test match against Australia. He is desperate for his son Reggie (Ray Jackson) to see his final innings. But Reggie prefers poetry to cricket and when he is offered the opportunity to read his poetry to England's greatest playwright Alexander Whitehead (Robert Morley) on the last day of the test, the relationship between father and son is tested to the limit. As Sam prepares for his final knock, the conflict with his son weighs heavily on his mind, but he is also upset over England's young batsman and ladies-man, Syd Thompson (George Relph), dating the woman whom he hopes to marry.
Who’s in it. The Final Test stars Jack Warner as Sam Palmer, Robert Morley as Alexander Whitehead, George Relph as Syd Thompson and Adrianne Allen as Aunt Ethel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Final Test has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Final Test page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Final Test tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Final Test (1953)?
- In US, The Final Test is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Final Test worth watching?
- The Final Test holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Final Test?
- The Final Test stars Jack Warner, Robert Morley, George Relph, Adrianne Allen and Ray Jackson.
- When was The Final Test released?
- The Final Test was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.