Half a Sixpence (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1967, Half a Sixpence is a drama, romance and music film directed by George Sidney, running about 143 minutes. “It strolls... It struts... It razzles and it dazzles!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "If I had the money, I'd buy me a banjo!" says struggling sales clerk Arthur Kipps. Soon he'll inherit enough to buy a whole bloomin' orchestra. But can his newfound wealth buy happiness?
Who’s in it. Half a Sixpence stars Tommy Steele as Arthur Kipps, Julia Foster as Ann, Cyril Ritchard as Harry Chitterlow and Penelope Horner as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Half a Sixpence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half a Sixpence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half a Sixpence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half a Sixpence (1967)?
- In US, Half a Sixpence is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Half a Sixpence worth watching?
- Half a Sixpence holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half a Sixpence?
- Half a Sixpence stars Tommy Steele, Julia Foster, Cyril Ritchard, Penelope Horner and Elaine Taylor.
- When was Half a Sixpence released?
- Half a Sixpence was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.