Derby Day (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1952, Derby Day is a drama film directed by Herbert Wilcox, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Entertaining ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on Derby day. It cleverly blends dramatic, romantic and comic elements, including the woman and lover who have murdered her husband, and the working class couple who are excited about their chance to go to the races, but end up listening to it on the radio in the car-park because they've got such a bad view.
Who’s in it. Derby Day stars Anna Neagle as Lady Helen Forbes, Michael Wilding as David Scott, Googie Withers as Betty Molloy and John McCallum as Tommy Dillon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Derby Day 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 Derby Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Derby Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Derby Day (1952)?
- In GB, Derby Day is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Derby Day worth watching?
- Derby Day holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Derby Day?
- Derby Day stars Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Googie Withers, John McCallum and Peter Graves.
- When was Derby Day released?
- Derby Day was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.