Tommy the Toreador (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1959, Tommy the Toreador is a comedy and music film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 90 minutes. “Hear Tommy Sing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tommy is a happy sailor, travelling the world, singing his favourite songs. When he visits Spain, he gets mistaken for a famous bullfighter. Tommy finishes up in the bull-ring facing a VERY angry bull and cheered on by the crowd. What will he do now?
Who’s in it. Tommy the Toreador stars Tommy Steele as Tommy Tomkins, Janet Munro as Amanda, Kenneth Williams as Vice-Consul and Sidney James as Cadena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Tommy the Toreador has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tommy the Toreador page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tommy the Toreador tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tommy the Toreador (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tommy the Toreador change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tommy the Toreador worth watching?
- Tommy the Toreador holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tommy the Toreador?
- Tommy the Toreador stars Tommy Steele, Janet Munro, Kenneth Williams, Sidney James and Bernard Cribbins.
- When was Tommy the Toreador released?
- Tommy the Toreador was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.