That Fatal Sneeze (1907): cast, story & where to watch

1907 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1907, That Fatal Sneeze is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Lewin Fitzhamon, running about 6 minutes.

What it’s about. As an older man and a youth are eating at the table, the older man decides to amuse himself by using pepper to make the boy sneeze. Later, the boy retaliates by sneaking into the older man's room and putting pepper in his handkerchief, hairbrush, and clothing. But things quickly get out of hand when the sneezing that results begins to disrupt the whole town.

Who’s in it. That Fatal Sneeze stars Thurston Harris as Uncle and Gertie Potter as Nephew.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, That Fatal Sneeze 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 That Fatal Sneeze page.

If you liked it. Fans of That Fatal Sneeze tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch That Fatal Sneeze (1907)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for That Fatal Sneeze change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is That Fatal Sneeze worth watching?
That Fatal Sneeze holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in That Fatal Sneeze?
That Fatal Sneeze stars Thurston Harris and Gertie Potter.
When was That Fatal Sneeze released?
That Fatal Sneeze was released in 1907, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.