Law and Disorder (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1958, Law and Disorder is a comedy film directed by Charles Crichton, running about 76 minutes. “Michael Redgrave with an ingenious hand for disorder ... Robert Morley as the intrepid arm of the law ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Percy Brand, a habitual confidence trickster, keeps being sent down, he goes to great lengths to ensure that his son Colin, does not find out about his criminal past. But when Colin becomes an assistant to the Judge, who is about to try Percy for his latest escapade, Percy and his gang have to come up with a plan, to stop them meeting in court.
Who’s in it. Law and Disorder stars Michael Redgrave as Percy Brand, Robert Morley as Judge Sir Edward Crichton, Lionel Jeffries as Major Proudfoot and Ronald Squire as Colonel Masters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Law and Disorder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Law and Disorder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Law and Disorder tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Law and Disorder (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Law and Disorder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Law and Disorder worth watching?
- Law and Disorder holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Law and Disorder?
- Law and Disorder stars Michael Redgrave, Robert Morley, Lionel Jeffries, Ronald Squire and Elizabeth Sellars.
- When was Law and Disorder released?
- Law and Disorder was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.