

Hue and Cry (1947)
Overview
A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.
Where to watch Hue and Cry
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents | Apple TV, Amazon Video, BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Rialto | — | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin | — | — |
| Italy | Netflix | — | — |
| Netherlands | Netflix | — | — |
| Sweden | Netflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Hue and Cry in 20 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Hue and Cry about?
A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies. Hue and Cry is a Comedy, Crime, Adventure movie, released on 1947-02-01, runtime 82 minutes.
Is Hue and Cry worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hue and Cry 6.5 out of 10 from 50 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Hue and Cry?
In the United Kingdom, Hue and Cry streams on Studiocanal Presents and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Charles Crichton
Cast
- Alastair Sim as Felix H. Wilkinson
- Jack Warner as Nightingale
- Valerie White as Rhona
- Jack Lambert as Ford
- Harry Fowler as Joe Kirby
- Douglas Barr as Alec
- Stanley Escane as Roy
- Ian Dawson as Norman
- Gerald Fox as Dicky
- David Simpson as Arthur
- Albert Hughes as Wally
- John Hudson as Stan
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Sources
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