Double Bunk (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1961, Double Bunk is a comedy film directed by C.M. Pennington-Richards, running about 92 minutes. “They Doubled Up And So Will You” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When newly weds Jack and Peggy face eviction, they are tricked into buying a run down houseboat. After rebuilding the engine, they take their friends Sid and Sandra, on a local trip down the river to Folkestone, but somehow they end up in France, and with no fuel and supplies, they resort to desperate actions to get back home.
Who’s in it. Double Bunk stars Ian Carmichael as Jack Goddard, Janette Scott as Peggy Goddard, Sid James as Sid Randall and Liz Fraser as Sandra Marsh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Double Bunk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Bunk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Bunk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Bunk (1961)?
- In US, Double Bunk is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Double Bunk worth watching?
- Double Bunk holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Double Bunk?
- Double Bunk stars Ian Carmichael, Janette Scott, Sid James, Liz Fraser and Dennis Price.
- When was Double Bunk released?
- Double Bunk was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.