The Comedy of Errors (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1989, The Comedy of Errors is a comedy film directed by Norman Campbell, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Who would have guessed that Antipholus's long-lost identical twin had just arrived in town? Or that his servant, Dromio, also has a newly-landed identical twin? Sheer confusion and delightful nonsense reign in Shakespeare's most madcap comedy, culminating in a series of misunderstandings that brings everyone to the brink of hysteria.
Who’s in it. The Comedy of Errors stars James Blendick as Duke of Ephesus, Nicholas Pennell as Aegeon, Geordie Johnson as Antipholus of Syracuse / Antipholus of Ephesus and Keith Dinicol as Dromio of Syracuse / Dromio of Ephesus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Comedy of Errors sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comedy of Errors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comedy of Errors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comedy of Errors (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Comedy of Errors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Comedy of Errors worth watching?
- The Comedy of Errors holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Comedy of Errors?
- The Comedy of Errors stars James Blendick, Nicholas Pennell, Geordie Johnson, Keith Dinicol and John Innes.
- When was The Comedy of Errors released?
- The Comedy of Errors was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.