Just Ask for Diamond (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1988, Just Ask for Diamond is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Stephen Bayly, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Thirteen-year-old Nick and his slightly dense older brother Herbert run the Diamond Private Detective Agency above Camden Town Tube Station in north-central London. When a master criminal called The Falcon dies, they come into possession of his box of chocolate Maltesers, which contains the secret key to a fabulous cache of diamonds. Can they unravel the mystery and avoid the clutches of seedy lowlifes Brenda Von Falkenberg, Gott and Himmell, The Fat Man and the dogmatic Chief Inspector Snape, all of whom want to find the swag first.
Who’s in it. Just Ask for Diamond stars Colin Dale as Nick Diamond, Dursley McLinden as Tim Diamond, Susannah York as Lauren Bacardi and Saeed Jaffrey as Mr. Patel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Just Ask for Diamond has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Ask for Diamond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Ask for Diamond tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Ask for Diamond (1988)?
- In US, Just Ask for Diamond is available to 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 Just Ask for Diamond worth watching?
- Just Ask for Diamond holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Ask for Diamond?
- Just Ask for Diamond stars Colin Dale, Dursley McLinden, Susannah York, Saeed Jaffrey and Patricia Hodge.
- When was Just Ask for Diamond released?
- Just Ask for Diamond was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.