Up the Creek (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, Up the Creek is a comedy film directed by Val Guest, running about 83 minutes. “The greatest belly laugh of them all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bumbling navy officer Lieutenant Humphrey Fairweather (David Tomlinson) is transferred to HMS Berkeley, an old World War II destroyer, to keep him out of harm's way. But together with Chief Petty Officer Doherty (Peter Sellers), Fairweather gets into more trouble than might be thought possible, with events coming to a riotous conclusion when the Admiralty turn up for an inspection of the ship.
Who’s in it. Up the Creek stars David Tomlinson as Lt. Fairweather, Peter Sellers as CPO Doherty, Wilfrid Hyde-White as Admiral Foley and Vera Day as Lily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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 Up the Creek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up the Creek tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up the Creek (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Up the Creek change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Up the Creek worth watching?
- 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 Up the Creek?
- Up the Creek stars David Tomlinson, Peter Sellers, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Vera Day and Lionel Jeffries.
- When was Up the Creek released?
- Up the Creek was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.