A Day to Remember (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1953, A Day to Remember is a comedy and romance film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 92 minutes. “Comedy sailing to a new high!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on The Hand and the Flower, a novel by Jerrard Tickell, A Day to Remember stars Stanley Holloway as Charley Porter, captain of London darts team. When the team travels to the French town of Boulogne for the annual darts tournament, a good time is had by all--and more besides. Jim Carver one of the team's members, is reunited with a little French girl he'd befriended during the war, who has now developed into a beautiful young woman. And Fred Collins makes a poignant journey to the hotel where he'd honeymooned with his late wife. The film works best as a low-key comedy-drama; it is least successful when it ventures into O. Henry territory and strains for "surprise" story twists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Who’s in it. A Day to Remember stars Stanley Holloway as Charley Porter, Donald Sinden as Jim Carver, Joan Rice as Vera Mitchell and Odile Versois as Martine Berthier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Day to Remember has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Day to Remember page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Day to Remember tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Day to Remember (1953)?
- In GB, A Day to Remember is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Day to Remember worth watching?
- A Day to Remember holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Day to Remember?
- A Day to Remember stars Stanley Holloway, Donald Sinden, Joan Rice, Odile Versois and James Hayter.
- When was A Day to Remember released?
- A Day to Remember was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.