The Small Back Room (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1949, The Small Back Room is a thriller, drama, war and romance film directed by Emeric Pressburger, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. At the height of World War II, the Germans begin dropping a new type of booby-trapped bomb on England. Sammy Rice, a highly-skilled but haunted bomb-disposal officer, must overcome his personal demons to defeat this new threat.
Who’s in it. The Small Back Room stars David Farrar as Sammy Rice, Kathleen Byron as Susan, Jack Hawkins as R.B. Waring and Leslie Banks as Col. A. K. Holland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Small Back Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Small Back Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Small Back Room tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Small Back Room (1949)?
- In US, The Small Back Room is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Small Back Room worth watching?
- The Small Back Room holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Small Back Room?
- The Small Back Room stars David Farrar, Kathleen Byron, Jack Hawkins, Leslie Banks and Michael Gough.
- When was The Small Back Room released?
- The Small Back Room was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.