No Kidding (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, No Kidding is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 86 minutes. “From the producers of Carry On Nurse another daffodil to shake your funny bone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young couple, David and Catherine Robinson, has to turn their large country house into a money-making proposition. Their solution is to invite the kids of the rich and famous to spend a summer enjoying all the loving care and attention they miss at home. After the youngsters arrive, David quickly realizes what the offensive little punks need is some real discipline, and so the summer begins.
Who’s in it. No Kidding stars Leslie Phillips as David Robinson, Geraldine McEwan as Catherine Robinson, Julia Lockwood as Fenella / Vanilla and Irene Handl as Mrs. Spicer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, No Kidding has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Kidding page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Kidding tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Kidding (1960)?
- In GB, No Kidding is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is No Kidding worth watching?
- No Kidding 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 No Kidding?
- No Kidding stars Leslie Phillips, Geraldine McEwan, Julia Lockwood, Irene Handl and Esma Cannon.
- When was No Kidding released?
- No Kidding was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.