Raising a Riot (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, Raising a Riot is a comedy film directed by Wendy Toye, running about 90 minutes. “More laughs than ever! A showman's picture for Showmen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Commander Peter Kent of the Royal Navy and his wife May have three children, ranging form five to eleven years: Peter, Anne and Fusty. Kent comes home after three years abroad with no idea how to handle the children. When Mary has to fly to Canada, Peter takes his children to his father's new country home, which turns out to be a windmill. They end up clashing with an American family in the neighborhood.
Who’s in it. Raising a Riot stars Kenneth More as Tony Kent, Shelagh Fraser as Mary Kent, Mandy Miller as Anne Kent and Gary Billings as Peter Kent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Raising a Riot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raising a Riot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raising a Riot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raising a Riot (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raising a Riot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Raising a Riot worth watching?
- Raising a Riot holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raising a Riot?
- Raising a Riot stars Kenneth More, Shelagh Fraser, Mandy Miller, Gary Billings and Fusty Bentine.
- When was Raising a Riot released?
- Raising a Riot was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.