Left Right and Centre (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1959, Left Right and Centre is a comedy and romance film directed by Sidney Gilliat, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. At the Earndale by-election natural history expert and TV personality Bob Wilcot for the Conservatives finds himself up against Billingsgate girl Stella Stoker for the socialists. Amateur politician against committed activist. But could it become boy-who-fancies-girl against girl-who-fancies-boy? The party agents are soon colluding against such a disaster.
Who’s in it. Left Right and Centre stars Ian Carmichael as Robert Wilcot, Alastair Sim as Lord Wilcot, Patricia Bredin as Stella Stoker and Richard Wattis as Harding-Pratt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Left Right and Centre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Left Right and Centre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Left Right and Centre tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Left Right and Centre (1959)?
- In US, Left Right and Centre is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Left Right and Centre worth watching?
- Left Right and Centre holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Left Right and Centre?
- Left Right and Centre stars Ian Carmichael, Alastair Sim, Patricia Bredin, Richard Wattis and Eric Barker.
