On the Beat (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1962, On the Beat is a comedy film directed by Robert Asher, running about 106 minutes. “As the COPPER who comes a CROPPER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norman Pitkin wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One day he gets out his father's old uniform and "walks the beat". This leads to a level of chaos that only Pitkin could cause
Who’s in it. On the Beat stars Norman Wisdom as Norman Pitkin, Jennifer Jayne as Rosanna, Raymond Huntley as Sir Ronald Ackroyd and Esma Cannon as Mrs. Stammers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, On the Beat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB 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 On the Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Beat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Beat (1962)?
- In GB, On the Beat 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 On the Beat worth watching?
- On the Beat holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On the Beat?
- On the Beat stars Norman Wisdom, Jennifer Jayne, Raymond Huntley, Esma Cannon and Eric Barker.
- When was On the Beat released?
- On the Beat was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.