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Every Home Should Have One (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 1970, Every Home Should Have One is a comedy film directed by Jim Clark, running about 94 minutes. “Think Dirty ... No Inhibition Think Dirty ... No Frustration Think Dirty ... You're Better Off!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Teddy works for a large advertising company. Given the seemingly impossible task of selling frozen porridge, he decides to produce commercials that make the product seem sexy. This leads him to confrontation with the "Keep Television Clean" movement, of which his wife is a senior member.

Who’s in it. Every Home Should Have One stars Marty Feldman as Teddy Brown, Judy Cornwell as Liz Brown, Garry Miller as Richard Brown and Shelley Berman as Nat Kaplan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Every Home Should Have One has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Every Home Should Have One page.

If you liked it. Fans of Every Home Should Have One tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Every Home Should Have One (1970)?
In GB, Every Home Should Have One is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Every Home Should Have One worth watching?
Every Home Should Have One holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Every Home Should Have One?
Every Home Should Have One stars Marty Feldman, Judy Cornwell, Garry Miller, Shelley Berman and Hy Hazell.
When was Every Home Should Have One released?
Every Home Should Have One was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.