Only Two Can Play (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1962, Only Two Can Play is a comedy and drama film directed by Sidney Gilliat, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. John Lewis is bored of his job and his wife. Then Liz, wife of a local councillor, sets her sights on him. But this is risky stuff in a Welsh valleys town - if he and Liz ever manage to consummate their affair, that is.
Who’s in it. Only Two Can Play stars Peter Sellers as John Lewis, Mai Zetterling as Liz, Virginia Maskell as Jean Lewis and Raymond Huntley as Vernon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Only Two Can Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only Two Can Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only Two Can Play tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only Two Can Play (1962)?
- In GB, Only Two Can Play is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Only Two Can Play worth watching?
- Only Two Can Play holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Only Two Can Play?
- Only Two Can Play stars Peter Sellers, Mai Zetterling, Virginia Maskell, Raymond Huntley and John Le Mesurier.
- When was Only Two Can Play released?
- Only Two Can Play was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.