Kaleidoscope (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 5.3

Kaleidoscope poster

Released in 1966, Kaleidoscope is a comedy and crime film directed by Jack Smight, running about 103 minutes. “From London to the Riviera, a hair-raising tale of gallant love and truly desperate adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Barney Lincoln is a rambling gambling man who scores sensational wins at poker and chemin de fer because he has succeeded in marking the original plates for the backs of all the playing cards manufactured in a plant in Geneva and used in all the gambling joints in Europe. In his gambling depredation, Barney is spotted by Angel McGinnis, the daughter of a Scotland Yard Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis on the lookout for a man to do a job. The inspector enlists Barney's help in playing poker with a shady London character whom Scotland Yard wants to force to financial ruin.

Who’s in it. Kaleidoscope stars Warren Beatty as Barney Lincoln, Susannah York as Angel McGinnis, Clive Revill as Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis and Eric Porter as Harry Dominion, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Kaleidoscope has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Kaleidoscope page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kaleidoscope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kaleidoscope (1966)?
In US, Kaleidoscope is available to 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 Kaleidoscope worth watching?
Kaleidoscope holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope stars Warren Beatty, Susannah York, Clive Revill, Eric Porter and Jane Birkin.
When was Kaleidoscope released?
Kaleidoscope was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.