Joey Boy (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, Joey Boy is a comedy film directed by Frank Launder, running about 88 minutes. “On active Self-Service!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While posters urge austerity and vigilance in wartime Britain, 'Joey Boy' Thompson has never had it better. In a cellar beneath his East London fish shop, a gambling club thrives – and austerity provides a nice black-market sideline. But the dolce vita crumbles when police arrive in a lightning raid, and offer Joey and his fellow reprobates a stark choice: sign up for active service, or face another stint inside. Thus the lads find themselves heading off to Italy, determined to make the best of it...
Who’s in it. Joey Boy stars Harry H. Corbett as Joey Boy Thompson, Stanley Baxter as Benny 'The Kid' Lindowski, Bill Fraser as Sergeant Major Dobbs and Reg Varney as Rabbit Malone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Joey Boy 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 Joey Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joey Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joey Boy (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Joey Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Joey Boy worth watching?
- Joey Boy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joey Boy?
- Joey Boy stars Harry H. Corbett, Stanley Baxter, Bill Fraser, Reg Varney and Lance Percival.
- When was Joey Boy released?
- Joey Boy was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.