Carry on Admiral (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1957, Carry on Admiral is a comedy film directed by Val Guest, running about 79 minutes. “With Oceans of Laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary, and the other is the captain of a ship. The former's lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes, including torpedoing the First Lord of The Admiralty. The grass is always greener.... In this British comedy, two drunken comrades find out the truth of that saying when they decide to trade places for a while. One of the boozers is a public relations man who knows nothing about sailing, while the other is a captain for the Royal Navy. Comic mayhem ensues as the hapless "captain" tries to run his ship and follow orders.
Who’s in it. Carry on Admiral stars David Tomlinson as Tom Baker, Peggy Cummins as Susan Lashwood, Joan Sims as Mary and Brian Reece as Peter Fraser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Carry on Admiral has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry on Admiral page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carry on Admiral tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carry on Admiral (1957)?
- In GB, Carry on Admiral is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carry on Admiral worth watching?
- Carry on Admiral 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 Carry on Admiral?
- Carry on Admiral stars David Tomlinson, Peggy Cummins, Joan Sims, Brian Reece and Eunice Gayson.
- When was Carry on Admiral released?
- Carry on Admiral was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.