Passport to Pimlico (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1949, Passport to Pimlico is a comedy film directed by Henry Cornelius, running about 84 minutes. “French Goings-On in the Heart of London.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.
Who’s in it. Passport to Pimlico stars Stanley Holloway as Arthur Pemberton, Hermione Baddeley as Edie Randall, Margaret Rutherford as Professor Hatton-Jones and Paul Dupuis as Duke of Burgundy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Passport to Pimlico has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passport to Pimlico page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passport to Pimlico tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passport to Pimlico (1949)?
- In US, Passport to Pimlico is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel and Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Passport to Pimlico worth watching?
- Passport to Pimlico holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passport to Pimlico?
- Passport to Pimlico stars Stanley Holloway, Hermione Baddeley, Margaret Rutherford, Paul Dupuis and Raymond Huntley.
- When was Passport to Pimlico released?
- Passport to Pimlico was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.