School for Sex (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1969, School for Sex is a comedy film directed by Pete Walker, running about 77 minutes. “They went to learn about love the easy way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lord Wingate, aquitted after appearing in court for fraud, starts up a 'finishing school' to teach girls how to extract money from rich men, in return for a percentage of their gains. He enlists the help of the Duchess of Burwood (Alcoholic Aristocrat played by Rose Alba) as a teacher and Hector (Cockney Geezer played by Nosher Powell) as fitness instructor. A probation officer friend supplies the first batch of pupils fresh from Holloway prison via a clapped out old mini bus. Suspicious neighbours and police together with newspaper reports naming the prison girls now hobnobbing in high society results in a raid and new court appearance for Lord Wingate. The Judge sentences him but plots to start up his own 'school for sex'.
Who’s in it. School for Sex stars Derek Aylward as Giles Wingate, Rose Alba as Countess of Burwash, Bob Andrews as Sgt. Braithewaite and Vic Wise as Horace Clapp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, School for Sex has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch School for Sex page.
If you liked it. Fans of School for Sex tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School for Sex (1969)?
- In US, School for Sex is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is School for Sex worth watching?
- School for Sex holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in School for Sex?
- School for Sex stars Derek Aylward, Rose Alba, Bob Andrews, Vic Wise and Hugh Latimer.
- When was School for Sex released?
- School for Sex was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.