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Piccadilly Incident (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1946, Piccadilly Incident is a drama and war film directed by Herbert Wilcox, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. A newly married WREN, presumed drowned when her ship is torpedoed, spends three years on a tropical island before returning to England to find her husband remarried with a baby son.

Who’s in it. Piccadilly Incident stars Anna Neagle as Diana Fraser, Michael Wilding as Capt. Alan Pearson, Frances Mercer as Joan Draper and Coral Browne as Virginia Pearson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Piccadilly Incident has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Piccadilly Incident page.

If you liked it. Fans of Piccadilly Incident tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Piccadilly Incident (1946)?
In GB, Piccadilly Incident is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Piccadilly Incident worth watching?
Piccadilly Incident holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Piccadilly Incident?
Piccadilly Incident stars Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Frances Mercer, Coral Browne and Edward Rigby.
When was Piccadilly Incident released?
Piccadilly Incident was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.