The Ruling Class (1972)
Overview
When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results.
Where to watch The Ruling Class
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
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| United States | HBO Max, Britbox, Shout! Factory | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Britbox | — | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | — | — |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| India | Tubi TV, Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Plex | — | — |
| France | Plex | — | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus | Amazon Video |
| Italy | Raro Video, The Film Club | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Netherlands | Plex | — | — |
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What is The Ruling Class about?
When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results. The Ruling Class is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1972-05-24, runtime 154 minutes.
Is The Ruling Class worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Ruling Class 6.4 out of 10 from 103 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Ruling Class?
In the United States, The Ruling Class streams on HBO Max, Britbox and Shout! Factory. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Peter Medak
Cast
- Peter O'Toole as Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
- Alastair Sim as Bishop Lampton
- Arthur Lowe as Tucker
- Harry Andrews as 13th Earl of Gurney
- Coral Browne as Lady Claire Gurney
- Michael Bryant as Dr. Herder
- Nigel Green as McKyle
- William Mervyn as Sir Charles Gurney
- Carolyn Seymour as Grace Shelley
- James Villiers as Dinsdale
- Kay Walsh as Mrs. Piggott-Jones
- Patsy Byrne as Mrs. Treadwell
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