Bless This House (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1972, Bless This House is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The legendary Sid James stars as the head of a chaotic household in this movie spin-off from the hit ITV sitcom. Sid Abbott and his best mate Trevor (Peter Butterworth) enjoy home-brewing. Plans to turn their hobby into a profitable, if illicit, sideline come unstuck when a Customs and Excise officer (Terry Scott) moves in next door! What’s more, Sid’s outspoken and madcap family hinder neighbourly relations even further.
Who’s in it. Bless This House stars Sid James as Sid Abbott, Diana Coupland as Jean Abbott, Terry Scott as Ronald Baines and June Whitfield as Vera Baines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bless This House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bless This House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bless This House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bless This House (1972)?
- In GB, Bless This House is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bless This House worth watching?
- Bless This House holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bless This House?
- Bless This House stars Sid James, Diana Coupland, Terry Scott, June Whitfield and Peter Butterworth.
- When was Bless This House released?
- Bless This House was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.