The Plank (1967) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1967 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1967, The Plank is a comédie film directed by Eric Sykes, running about 55 minutes. “You'll splinter your sides laughing at this classic of all comedies” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.
Who’s in it. The Plank stars Tommy Cooper as Larger Workman, Eric Sykes as Smaller Workman, Jimmy Edwards as Policeman and Roy Castle as Delivery Man with boxes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Plank has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In Royaume-Uni you can stream it on ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Plank page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plank tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Plank (1967)?
- In Royaume-Uni, The Plank is available to stream on ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Plank worth watching?
- The Plank holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Plank?
- The Plank stars Tommy Cooper, Eric Sykes, Jimmy Edwards, Roy Castle and Graham Stark.
- When was The Plank released?
- The Plank was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.