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Carry On Constable (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1960, Carry On Constable is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 86 minutes. “Oh! What a Carry On When that Crazy Bunch Join the Police Force” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. With a flu epidemic running rife, three new bumbling recruits are assigned to Inspector Mills police station. With help from Special Constable Gorse, they manage to totally wreck the operations of the police force and let plenty of criminals get away, even before they arrive at the station. They all have to prove themselves or else they'll be out of a job and Sergeant Wilkins will be transferred. Sub-plots include romances between Wilkins and Moon, Constable and Passworthy.

Who’s in it. Carry On Constable stars Kenneth Connor as P.C. Charlie Constable, Charles Hawtrey as S.P.C. Timothy Gorse, Sid James as Sergeant Frank Wilkins and Kenneth Williams as P.C. Stanley Benson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Carry On Constable has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry On Constable page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carry On Constable tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carry On Constable (1960)?
In GB, Carry On Constable is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Carry On Constable worth watching?
Carry On Constable holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carry On Constable?
Carry On Constable stars Kenneth Connor, Charles Hawtrey, Sid James, Kenneth Williams and Leslie Phillips.
When was Carry On Constable released?
Carry On Constable was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.