Poet's Pub (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1949, Poet's Pub is a comedy and thriller film directed by Frederick Wilson, running about 79 minutes. “Laughter on tap” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A loosely structured comedy allowing for a series of vignettes based around an ancient coaching inn. The story was adapted from the 1929 novel by Scottish writer Erik Linklater.
Who’s in it. Poet's Pub stars Derek Bond as Saturday Keith, Rona Anderson as Joanna Benbow, James Robertson Justice as Prof. Benbow and John McLaren as Elmer Van Buren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Poet's Pub has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poet's Pub page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poet's Pub tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poet's Pub (1949)?
- In GB, Poet's Pub is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poet's Pub worth watching?
- Poet's Pub holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poet's Pub?
- Poet's Pub stars Derek Bond, Rona Anderson, James Robertson Justice, John McLaren and Barbara Murray.
- When was Poet's Pub released?
- Poet's Pub was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.