Further Up the Creek (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, Further Up the Creek is a comedy film directed by Val Guest, running about 91 minutes. “The crew are very happy. .. The passengers are excited... The Captain is clueless...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sequel to 'Up The Creek' sees David Tomlinson return as bumbling navy boffin Lieutenant Humphrey Fairweather. This time he is skipper of the ship Aristotle and, together with his second-in-command, Fairweather wreaks havoc when he is ordered to deliver the Aristotle to its new owners in a mythical Middle-Eastern country.
Who’s in it. Further Up the Creek stars David Tomlinson as Lt. Fairweather, Frankie Howerd as Bos'n, Shirley Eaton as Jane and Thora Hird as Mrs. Galloway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Further Up the Creek 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 Further Up the Creek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Further Up the Creek tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Further Up the Creek (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Further Up the Creek change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Further Up the Creek worth watching?
- Further Up the Creek holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Further Up the Creek?
- Further Up the Creek stars David Tomlinson, Frankie Howerd, Shirley Eaton, Thora Hird and Lionel Jeffries.
- When was Further Up the Creek released?
- Further Up the Creek was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.