Penelope (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1966, Penelope is a comedy and crime film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 97 minutes. “The worlds most beautiful bank-robber” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When James met Penelope at a club, it took all of three weeks before they were married. But after the marriage, other women became attracted to James and he kept getting promoted, which took him away from Penelope. So Penelope puts on a disguise and robs her husband's bank. Her psychiatrist, Greg, believes that this condition is caused by James being over worked and under romantic with Penelope. She also tells Greg that she robs the business associates of James. But Greg is in love with Penelope - in fact everyone likes her. The problem is when she confesses to her crimes, no one believes her.
Who’s in it. Penelope stars Natalie Wood as Penelope, Ian Bannen as James B. Elcott, Dick Shawn as Dr. Gregory Mannix and Peter Falk as Lt. Horatio Bixbee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Penelope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penelope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penelope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penelope (1966)?
- In AU, Penelope is available to stream on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Penelope worth watching?
- Penelope holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penelope?
- Penelope stars Natalie Wood, Ian Bannen, Dick Shawn, Peter Falk and Jonathan Winters.
- When was Penelope released?
- Penelope was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.