The Pink Panther (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1963, The Pink Panther is a comedy and crime film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 115 minutes. “You only live once…so see the Pink Panther twice!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The trademark of The Phantom, a renowned jewel thief, is a glove left at the scene of the crime. Inspector Clouseau, an expert on The Phantom's exploits, feels sure that he knows where The Phantom will strike next and leaves Paris for the Tyrolean Alps, where the famous Lugashi jewel 'The Pink Panther' is going to be. However, he does not know who The Phantom really is, or for that matter who anyone else really is...
Who’s in it. The Pink Panther stars David Niven as Sir Charles Lytton, Peter Sellers as Insp. Jacques Clouseau, Claudia Cardinale as The Princess Dala and Capucine as Simone Clouseau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Pink Panther has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pink Panther page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pink Panther tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pink Panther (1963)?
- In US, The Pink Panther is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pink Panther worth watching?
- The Pink Panther holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pink Panther?
- The Pink Panther stars David Niven, Peter Sellers, Claudia Cardinale, Capucine and Robert Wagner.
- When was The Pink Panther released?
- The Pink Panther was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.