Les Patterson Saves the World (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1987, Les Patterson Saves the World is a comedy film directed by George T. Miller, running about 98 minutes. “Les Patterson Saves the World. A True Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fat middle aged 24/7 drunkard Les Patterson represents Australia at the UN where his fart literally incinerates an Arab ambassador. Patterson is reassigned to the Middle East so he can be tortured to death by the country he insulted. Patterson's arrival is the prefect distract of a coup and he is spared. At a bar Patterson meets a bio weapons scientist who's developed a horrific disease for the KGB whom plan to distribute it to the Pentagon via toilet seats. Patterson of course is far too drunk to understand anything happening and teams up with Dane Edna to save the world.
Who’s in it. Les Patterson Saves the World stars Barry Humphries as Sir Les Patterson / Dame Edna Everage, Pamela Stephenson as Veronique Crudite, Thaao Penghlis as Colonel Richard Godowni and Andrew Clarke as Neville Thonge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Les Patterson Saves the World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Patterson Saves the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Patterson Saves the World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Patterson Saves the World (1987)?
- In AU, Les Patterson Saves the World is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Beamafilm. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Les Patterson Saves the World worth watching?
- Les Patterson Saves the World holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Patterson Saves the World?
- Les Patterson Saves the World stars Barry Humphries, Pamela Stephenson, Thaao Penghlis, Andrew Clarke and Paul Jabara.
- When was Les Patterson Saves the World released?
- Les Patterson Saves the World was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.