Don't Bother to Knock (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, Don't Bother to Knock is a comedy and romance film directed by Cyril Frankel, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. An Edinburgh travel agent loses his keys and his fiancé in one night. A friend finds the keys and makes loads of copies with his address attached as a joke. She gives them to him as he leaves for a holiday. He gives the keys to several women he romances across the continent. He gets engaged again by phone and arranges to meet his fiancé at his flat, but the flat isn't empty
Who’s in it. Don't Bother to Knock stars Richard Todd as Bill Ferguson, Nicole Maurey as Lucille, Elke Sommer as Ingrid and June Thorburn as Stella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Don't Bother to Knock has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Bother to Knock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Bother to Knock tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Bother to Knock (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Bother to Knock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Don't Bother to Knock worth watching?
- Don't Bother to Knock holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Don't Bother to Knock?
- Don't Bother to Knock stars Richard Todd, Nicole Maurey, Elke Sommer, June Thorburn and Rik Battaglia.
- When was Don't Bother to Knock released?
- Don't Bother to Knock was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.