Geordie (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1955, Geordie is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Frank Launder, running about 95 minutes. “A Giant Among Comedies” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Concerned about his small stature, a young Scottish boy applies for a mail-order body building course, successfully gaining both height and strength. The film was released as "Wee Geordie" in the USA.
Who’s in it. Geordie stars Alastair Sim as The Laird, Bill Travers as Geordie Mac Taggart, Norah Gorsen as Jean and Molly Urquhart as Mrs. Mac Taggart, Geordie's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Geordie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Geordie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Geordie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Geordie (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Geordie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Geordie worth watching?
- Geordie holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Geordie?
- Geordie stars Alastair Sim, Bill Travers, Norah Gorsen, Molly Urquhart and Jameson Clark.
- When was Geordie released?
- Geordie was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.